'The Hills of California' sets Broadway cast
The award-winning play written by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes features multiple actors from its critically acclaimed world premiere in London.
The Hills of California on Broadway has set initial casting ahead of its North American premiere at the Broadhurst Theatre this fall. Performances begin September 11 ahead of a September 29 opening.
The eight cast members announced all led the play's world-premiere run in London last fall. They include Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Laura Donnelly as Joan/Veronica, Leanne Best as Gloria, Ophelia Lovibond as Ruby, Helena Wilson as Jill, Nancy Allsop as Young Gloria, Sophia Ally as Young Ruby, Lara McDonnell as Young Joan, and Nicola Turner as Young Jill.
Additional casting has yet to be announced.
As previously announced, the creative team includes scenic and costume designer Rob Howell, lighting designer Natasha Chivers, choreographer Ellen Kane, musical supervisor and arranger Candida Caldicot, and composer, sound designer, and arranger Nick Powell.
Written by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes, The Hills of California follows four sisters who reunite at their childhood home as their mother is dying. The play jumps between their adulthood and their childhood, when they were aspiring performers who were offered an opportunity to get their big break and escape. Each girl made a different choice with different consequences that they now have to reckon with.
London Theatre's five-star review calls the show a "new masterpiece" and "a slick production in which not a word, not even a breath, is wasted."
Photo credit: Laura Donnelly, Lara McDonnell, Leanne Best, Nancy Allsop, Sophia Ally, Ophelia Lovibond, Nicola Turner, and Helena Wilson. (Photos by Michael Wharley)
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Hills of California?
The running time of The Hills of California is 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min intermission.
Where is The Hills of California playing?
The Hills of California is playing at Broadhurst Theatre. The theatre is located at 235 West 44th Street, New York, 10036.
What is The Hills of California about?
See the seven-time Tony Award-nominated play The Hills of California on Broadway after its five-star London bow. Tony-winning pair Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes reunite for The Hills of California in New York.
How do you book tickets for The Hills of California?
Book tickets for The Hills of California on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age requirement for The Hills of California?
The recommended age for The Hills of California is Ages 12+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted..
Who wrote The Hills of California?
Tony Award winner Jez Butterworth wrote this new play, coming to New York after its smash run in London. Butterworth is known for his taut dramas focusing on rich family dynamics, as seen in The Ferryman.
Who directed The Hills of California?
Sam Mendes directed this play. He's a two-time Tony Award winner for The Lehman Trilogy and The Ferryman, and he also directed Gypsy on Broadway and is known for his Oscar-winning films.
Is The Hills of California appropriate for kids?
The age recommendation for this show is audiences 16 and up due to strong content and adult themes.
Is The Hills of California good?
The Hills of California earned glowing reviews on the West End; The Financial Times said the play a "beautifully paced, gloriously acted production" and London Theatre Guide called it a "new masterpiece."
What are the songs in The Hills of California?
Kind of like Stereophonic, The Hills of California is a play with music: audiences will enjoy Nick Powell's original songs written for the sisters who sing songs as a part of their promising act that almost leads them to stardom.
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