Present Laughter - full cast announced

The Roundabout has announced the full company for the new Broadway production of Noël Coward's comedy Present Laughter, starring Victor Garber as 'Garry Essendine,' directed by Nicholas Martin.

Present Laughter will open at the American Airlines Theatre on 21 Apr 2010, following previews from 2 Jan and will run through to 21 Mar 2010.

The cast will also include Harriet Harris (Monica Reed), Brooks Ashmanskas (Roland Maule), Lisa Banes (Liz Essendine), Nancy E. Carroll (Miss Erickson), Alice Duffy (Lady Saltburn), Holley Fain (Daphne Stillington), Pamela Jane Gray (Joanna Lypiatt), James Joseph O'Neil (Fred), Richard Poe (Henry Lypiatt) and Marc Vietor (Morris Dixon).

The design team includes Alexander Dodge (Sets), Jane Greenwood (Costumes), Rui Rita (Lights) & Drew Levy (Sound).

In Noël Coward's classic comedy, matinee idol Garry Essendine (Garber) sits at the center of his own universe. While Garry struggles to plan his upcoming trip to Africa, his elegant London flat is invaded by a love struck ingenue, an adulterous producer and a married seductress, not to mention Garry's estranged wife and a crazed young playwright. Just before Garry escapes, the full extent of his misdemeanors is discovered and all hell breaks loose.

The Huntington Theatre Company produced a production of Present Laughter in 2007 directed by Nicholas Martin and which also starred Victor Garber, Brooks Ashmanskas, Lisa Banes, Nancy E. Carroll, Alice Duffy, Holley Fains, Pamela Jane Gray, James Joseph O'Neil and Marc Vietor.

Roundabout Theatre Company welcomes Victor Garber following his performance in their gala concert of 'A Little Night Music,' also starring Natasha Richardson & Vanessa Redgrave. Garber also won the 1973 Theatre World Award for his performance in Roundabout's production of 'Ghosts.' Brooks Ashmanskas & Harriet Harris return to the Roundabout stage, following their recent respective roles in the Broadway productions of 'The Ritz' and 'Old Acquaintance.'