Lauren Ambrose, Tom Riley to star in 'The Unbelievers' off Broadway
Manhattan Theatre Club will present the American premiere of Tony and Olivier Award nominee Nick Payne's latest play, starting performances in October.
Summary
- Lauren Ambrose and Tom Riley will star in The Unbelievers off Broadway at New York City Center from October 13
- The play follows parents coping with the unsolved disappearance of their teenage son
Manhattan Theatre Club's fall production of The Unbelievers off Broadway will star Lauren Ambrose (My Fair Lady, Six Feet Under) as Miriam and Tom Riley (Arcadia, Down Cemetery Road) as David. Performances begin October 13 at New York City Center.
The Unbelievers follows two parents figuring out how to go on with life years after their teenage son disappears. The show is written by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Nick Payne (Constellations, Incognito) and directed by Tony nominee Knud Adams (English, Primary Trust).
Manhattan Theatre Club will name additional cast members for The Unbelievers, as well as additional productions and casting for its 2026-27 season, in the coming weeks.
Check back for information on The Unbelievers tickets on New York Theatre Guide.
Photo credit: Lauren Ambrose and Tom Riley. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is The Unbelievers about?
The Unbelievers is a play about a blended family and the hope they carry when one of their own goes missing.
Where is The Unbelievers playing?
The Unbelievers is playing at New York City Center. The theatre is located at 131 W 55th St, New York, 10019.
How do you book tickets for The Unbelievers?
Book tickets for The Unbelievers on New York Theatre Guide.
Is The Unbelievers on Broadway or Off-Broadway?
The Unbelievers is playing Off Broadway.
Is The Unbelievers accessible?
Wheelchair access, assistive listening devices
Who is in the cast of The Unbelievers?
The cast of The Unbelievers includes Lauren Ambrose (as Miriam Wright), Tom Riley (as David Wright), Jaspal Binning (as PC Jay Shah/Anil Seth), Brittany Bradford (as PC Angela Fisher/Mia Olsson), Jack DiFalco (as Benjamin), Marjan Neshat (as DC Elizabeth Hawkins/Lorraine), Nina Ross (as Nancy Khoury), Hadi Tabbal (as Rev. Karl Khoury), and Elizabeth Yeoman (as Margaret Wright).
Who directed The Unbelievers?
The Unbelievers is directed by Knud Adams.
Who wrote The Unbelievers?
The Unbelievers was written by Nick Payne.
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