The Assembled Parties: Remy Auberjonois to join cast

Remy Auberjonois will join the cast of the The Assembled Parties at Manhattan Theatre Club's (MTC) Samuel J. Friedman Theatre starting 09 Jul 2013. Auberjonois assumes the role of 'Jeff' from original cast member Jeremy Shamos who plays his final performance on 07 Jul 2013.

Auberjonois previously appeared in MTC's Off-Broadway production of 'Equivocation' and most recently on Broadway in the Tony-winning revival of 'Death of a Salesman.' Hos other Broadway creduts include 'Irving Berlin's White Christmas,' 'The Country Girl' and 'Frost/Nixon.'

The Assembled Parties opened at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on 17 Apr 2013, following previews from 21 Mar 2013, and will close on 28 Jul 2013.

The production was nominated for three Tony Awards including Best Play. Judith Light received her second consecutive Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in Play for her work in the production.

Light became the first actor in almost 20 years to receive back to back Tony Awards, having won the 2012 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress for her performance as 'Silda Grauman' in 'Other Desert Cities.' Previous actors who have achieved that milestone include Stephen Spinella (Tony Awards in 1993 & 1994 for 'Angels in America: Millennium Approaches' and 'Angels in America: Perestroika') and Gwen Verdon (Tony Awards in 1958 & 1959 for 'New Girl in Town' and 'Redhead').

The cast for The Assembled Parties currently featuresJessica Hecht (Julie), Judith Light (Faye), Jeremy Shamos (Jeff), Mark Blum (Mort), Jonathan Walker (Ben), Alex Dreier (Timmy), Lauren Blumenfeld (Shelly) and Jake Silbermann (Scotty/Tim).

The Assembled Parties must close on 28 Jul 2013 due to previously planned technical renovations taking place at the Friedman before the start of the 2013-2014 theatrical season. When it closes, The Assembled Parties will be the longest-running show in MTC's 10-year history at the Friedman, eclipsing the runs of 'Venus in Fur,' 'Good People,' 'Time Stands Still,' and 'Rabbit Hole.'

The comic-drama opened to mostly excellent reviews: This production is a gift that elevates his text to a dizzying height, truly a shining example of the best of ensemble work. (newyorktheatreguide.com); In a word, charming (NY Times); Warm-hearted but wispy (NY Daily News); Entertaining and humane (Back Stage); As unexpectedly affecting as it is entertaining (Hollywood Reporter).

The Assembled Parties welcomes us to the world of the Bascovs, an Upper West Side Jewish family in 1980. In a sprawling Central Park West apartment, former movie star Julie Bascov (Jessica Hecht) and her sister-in-law Faye (Judith Light) bring their families together for their traditional holiday dinner. But tonight, things are not usual. A house guest has joined the festivities for the first time and he unwittingly - or perhaps by design - insinuates himself into the family drama. Twenty years later, as 2001 approaches, the Bascovs' seemingly picture-perfect life may be about to crumble.

The creative team includes: Santo Loquasto (scenic design), Jane Greenwood (costume design), Peter Kaczorowski (lighting design), and Obadiah Eaves (original music & sound design).