Long Day's Journey Into Night begins previews tonight

The Roundabout Theatre Company revival of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night begins previews at the American Airlines Theatre today. An official opening is scheduled for 27 April, before the limited engagement closes on 26 June 2016 as part of Roundabout's 50th Anniversary season.

Synopsis: "Elegant in its simplicity yet limitless in its scope, Long Day's Journey Into Night is the tale of an ordinary summer's day with extraordinary consequences. Drawing so heavily from the author's personal history that it could only be produced posthumously, the story of the Tyrone family and their battle to unearth - and conceal - a lifetime of secrets continues to reveal itself to audiences as one of the most profound and powerful plays ever brought to the stage."

Directed by Jonathan Kent, the cast includes Oscar and Emmy Award winner Jessica Lange (Mary Tyrone), Golden Globe winner and Tony nominee Gabriel Byrne (James Tyrone), Oscar nominee Michael Shannon (James Tyrone, Jr.), Tony Award winner John Gallagher Jr. (Edmond Tyrone), and Colby Minifie (Cathleen). Ms Lange is reprising her Olivier-nominated performance from the 2000 West End production.

The creative team behind Long Day's Journey Into Night has also been announced and features scenic design by Tom Pye, costume design by Jane Greenwood, lighting design by Natasha Katz, and sound design by Clive Goodwin.

- by Tom Millward