Rachel McAdams to make Broadway debut in 'Mary Jane'
The Academy Award-nominated actress plays the title role in the play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, at the Samuel J. Friedman theatre this spring.
Rachel McAdams will star in the Broadway premiere of Amy Herzog's Mary Jane this spring. Manhattan Theatre Club will present the play at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre beginning April 2; opening night has yet to be announced.
McAdams is best known for her Oscar-nominated performance as Sacha Pfeiffer in Spotlight and for roles in The Notebook, Mean Girls, The Time Traveler's Wife, and Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., among dozens of other acclaimed screen credits.
McAdams now makes her Broadway debut as Mary Jane, a single mother in a difficult family situation. She relies on optimism, humor, and her found family of female friends for support — but is it enough?
Playwright Amy Herzog is a Pulitzer Prize nominee for 4000 Miles. She was a 2023 Tony nominee for adapting Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House for Broadway, and she also adapts his An Enemy of the People for a new Broadway production in 2024.
Anne Kauffman directs; she is known for staging the Tony-nominated revival of The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window earlier this year.
Mary Jane premiered off Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop in 2017 with Carrie Coon in the lead role.
Photo credit: Rachel McAdams. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
Frequently asked questions
What is Mary Jane on Broadway about?
Oscar nominee Rachel McAdams brings her talents to the stage in the title role of Pulitzer and Tony nominee Amy Herzog's drama. As a single mother caring for a chronically ill child, she leans on a group of women for hope and support through grief.
Where is Mary Jane on Broadway playing?
Mary Jane on Broadway is playing at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The theatre is located at 261 West 47th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is Mary Jane on Broadway?
The running time of Mary Jane on Broadway is 1hr 35min. No intermission.
What's the age requirement for Mary Jane on Broadway?
The recommended age for Mary Jane on Broadway is Ages 14+. Children under 4 are not permitted..
How do you book tickets for Mary Jane on Broadway?
Book tickets for Mary Jane on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Mary Jane?
Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog wrote Mary Jane. She earned the honor for her play 4000 Miles, and she's also known for her Broadway adaptations of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House (Tony Award nomination) and An Enemy of the People.
Who directed Mary Jane?
Anne Kauffman directs Mary Jane. The Obie Award winner staged a Tony-nominated revival of The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window on Broadway in spring 2023, starring Rachel Brosnahan and Oscar Isaac.
Is Mary Jane appropriate for kids?
Mary Jane deals with heavy themes, including illness and caregiving, that may not be suitable for children. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Mary Jane good?
Mary Jane is a beautiful, emotional story providing an intimate portrait of a caregiving mother trying to get by. With Rachel McAdams and Amy Herzog combining their talents, this Broadway production promises to move any audience member to the core.
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