Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, Celia Keenan-Bolger to lead 'Mother Play' on Broadway
Second Stage Theater will present this world-premiere play by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel (How I Learned to Drive) at the Hayes Theater in April 2024.
Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, and Celia Keenan-Bolger will lead the cast of Mother Play, the spring Broadway production at Second Stage Theater. Performances begin April 3 ahead of an April 25 opening at the Hayes Theater.
Parsons and Keenan-Bolger will play Lange's adult children in Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel's world-premiere drama, directed by Tina Landau. In 1962 D.C., Phyllis (Lange) must cope with how Carl (Parsons) and Martha (Keenan-Bolger) forge their own paths, bucking her rigid expectations of what they should do and be to succeed.
The multi-award-winning Lange returns to the stage after building her Broadway career with classic shows like Long Day's Journey Into Night, which earned her a Tony. Her extensive screen career has earned her two Oscars (Tootsie, Blue Sky) and three Emmys (Grey Gardens, American Horror Story), and she's earned an additional four Oscar and 10 Emmy nods for her work.
Parsons is best known for his Emmy-winning role as Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, but his equally acclaimed stage credits include An Act of God, The Boys in the Band, The Normal Heart, and the 2022 Off-Broadway revival of A Man of No Importance.
Keenan-Bolger earned a Tony Award for playing Scout Finch in Aaron Sorkin's Broadway adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird. Her other Broadway credits include Peter and the Starcatcher and The Glass Menagerie.
On the creative side, Mother Play will feature scenic design by David Zinn, costume design by Toni-Leslie James, lighting design by Jen Schriever, and sound design by Jill BC Du Boff.
Photo credit: Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, and Celia Keenan-Bolger. (Photos courtesy of production; Parsons photo by Jesse Dittmar)
Frequently asked questions
What is Mother Play on Broadway about?
Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, and Celia Keenan-Bolger make a fascinatingly dysfunctional family in the latest play from Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel. Matriarch Phyllis and her two teenage children must cope with the pains of growing up and into different selves than is expected of them.
Where is Mother Play on Broadway playing?
Mother Play on Broadway is playing at Hayes Theater. The theatre is located at 240 West 44th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is Mother Play on Broadway?
The running time of Mother Play on Broadway is 1hr 45min. No intermission.
What's the age requirement for Mother Play on Broadway?
The recommended age for Mother Play on Broadway is Ages 16+. .
How do you book tickets for Mother Play on Broadway?
Book tickets for Mother Play on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Mother Play?
Paula Vogel wrote Mother Play. The playwright is best known for her 1997 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, How I Learned to Drive, and her 2017 Broadway play Indecent.
Who directed Mother Play?
Tony Award nominee Tina Landau directs Mother Play on Broadway. She was nominated for staging the SpongeBob SquarePants musical in 2018, and her other Broadway directing credits include Superior Donuts and Bells Are Ringing.
Is Mother Play appropriate for kids?
Mother Play is recommended for older audiences, age 16 and above. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Mother Play good?
Mother Play features three award-winning stars of stage and screen — Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, and Celia Keenan-Bolger — all sharing the spotlight in the latest play by a widely renowned living writer. The show is certainly unmissable for fans of any of the actors or of a consistently celebrated playwright.
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