'Patriots' completes Broadway cast
Discover who is joining the previously announced Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and Luke Thallon in Peter Morgan's drama about the rise of Vladimir Putin.
Casting is complete for Patriots on Broadway, a drama by The Crown creator Peter Morgan, which makes its U.S. premiere after an award-winning London run. Performances begin April 1 ahead of an April 22 opening at the Barrymore Theatre.
As previously announced, Tony and Emmy Award nominee Michael Stuhlbarg will star as Boris Berezovsky alongside two original cast members from London: Will Keen, reprising his Olivier Award-winning performance as Vladimir Putin, and Luke Thallon as Roman Abramovich. Keen and Thallon are making their Broadway debuts.
Newly announced cast members include Stella Baker as Marina Litvinenko, Ronald Guttman as Professor Perelman, Alex Hurt as Alexander Litvinenko, Rosie Benton as Berezovsky’s Mother, Jeff Biehl as Teacher/FSB Boss, Peter Bradbury as Voloshin/Nurse, Camila Canó-Flaviá as Tatiana/Nina Berezovsky, Marianna Gailus as Katya, Paul Kynman as Korzhakov/Yeltsin, Adam Poss as Lawyer/Home Office, and Nick Rehberger as Assistant/Kahneman. All but Baker, Guttman, and Hurt also play other roles.
Benjamin Bonenfant, Danielle Chaves, Joe Forbrich, and Tony Ward are understudies.
On the creative side, joining previously announced director Rupert Goold are set designer Miriam Buether, costume designers Deborah Andrews and Buether, lighting designer Jack Knowles, sound designer and composer Adam Cork, projection designer Ash J Woodward, and movement director Polly Bennett.
Patriots centers on the major power struggle between Vladimir Putin, current president and dictator of Russia, and Boris Berezovsky, the man who put Putin into power and later became one of his fiercest public critics.
Photo credit: Will Keen, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Luke Thallon. (Photos courtesy of production; Keen photo by Enrique Cidoncha)
Frequently asked questions
What is Patriots on Broadway about?
Coming to Broadway for a strictly limited run, Patriots earned widespread critical acclaim and awards in London. Now, see award-winning actors Will Keen and Michael Stuhlbarg spar as feuding Russian leaders in this dramatic political thriller from the creator of The Crown.
Where is Patriots on Broadway playing?
Patriots on Broadway is playing at Barrymore Theatre. The theatre is located at 243 West 47th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is Patriots on Broadway?
The running time of Patriots on Broadway is 2hr 35min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age requirement for Patriots on Broadway?
The recommended age for Patriots on Broadway is Ages 14+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theater..
How do you book tickets for Patriots on Broadway?
Book tickets for Patriots on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Patriots?
Peter Morgan wrote the Patriots play. No stranger to political thrillers, he created Netflix's The Crown and wrote the plays Frost/Nixon and The Audience and now turns his writing focus to Russia.
Who directed Patriots?
Patriots is directed by Rupert Goold, a filmmaker and artistic director of London's Almeida Theatre, where the play premiered.
Is Patriots appropriate for kids?
Patriots has mature content and is recommended for audiences 14 and older. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Patriots good?
Patriots won the 2023 Critics’ Circle Award and received four-star reviews in Observer, Financial Times, and more outlets. The Daily Mail's critic called the play a “dazzling, engrossing, and prescient drama from Peter Morgan — it’s a humdinger.”
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