Roundabout reveals principal cast of Marvin's Room

The Roundabout Theatre Company has announced principal casting for the Broadway premiere of Scott McPherson's dark comedy Marvin's Room at Broadway's American Airlines Theatre.

Two-time Emmy nominee Janeane Garofalo will make her Broadway debut as Lee, alongside three-time Emmy nominee Lili Taylor (as Bessie) and Tony nominee Celia Weston as (Ruth).

Janeane Garofalo earned Emmy nominations for her role as Paula on "The Larry Sanders Show" in 1996 and 1997. Her most notable screen credits include "Speech & Debate," "Wet Hot American Summer," "24," "Ratatouille," "Southland Tales," "The West Wing," "Mystery Men," and "Dogma." She has previously appeared off-Broadway in 'Russian Transport' and 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore.'

Lili Taylor previously appeared as Irina in the 1997 Roundabout production of 'Three Sisters' on Broadway. Her off-Broadway credits include the Public Theater productions of 'The Library' and 'What Did He See?,' 'Mourning Becomes Electra' and 'Aunt Dan and Lemon' at Theatre Row, the MCC Theater production of 'The Dead Eye Boy,' and the Barrow Street Theatre production of 'an oak tree,' among others. She received Emmy nominations for her appearances on "American Crime" (2016), "Six Feet Under" (2002) and "The X Files" (1998). Other notable screen credits include "The Conjuring," "Ransom," and "I Shot Andy Warhol."

Celia Weston received a Tony nomination in 1997 for her performance in 'The Last Night of Ballyhoo.' Other Broadway credits include 'True West,' 'Summer and Smoke,' 'Garden District,' 'The Lady from Dubuque,' and 'Loose Ends.' She also appeared off-Broadway in the Primary Stages production of 'Bargains.' Her most notable screen credits include "The Village," "Hulk," "K-PAX," "The Talented Mr. Ripley," and "Dead Man Walking."

Making her Broadway directorial debut, Obie winner Anne Kauffman will helm Marvin's Room, which begins previews on June 8, 2017, before an official opening on June 29, and a limited engagement through to August 27, 2017.

Synopsis: "Marvin's Room is a wildly funny play about the laughter that can shine through life's darkest moments. Estranged sisters Lee and Bessie have never seen eye to eye. Lee is a single mother who's been busy raising her troubled teenage son, Hank. Bessie's got her hands full with their elderly father and his soap opera-obsessed sister. When Bessie is diagnosed with leukemia, the two women reunite for the first time in 18 years. Are Lee's good intentions and wig-styling skills enough to make up for her long absence? Can Bessie help Hank finally feel at home somewhere... or at least keep him from burning her house down? Can these almost-strangers become a family in time to make plans, make amends, and maybe make a trip to Disney World? Exploring an unsentimental reality with hope, compassion and a dose of wonderfully absurd humor, Marvin's Room is a life-affirming reminder of the gift we give ourselves when we love unconditionally.

The creative team has also been announced and features scenic design by Laura Jellinek, costume design by Jessica Pabst, lighting design by Japhy Weideman and original music & sound design by Daniel Kluger.

Scott McPherson's Marvin's Room previously played off-Broadway engagements at Playwrights Horizons in 1991 and at Minetta Lane Theatre in 1992, earning him a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding New Play.