Top actors like Robert Downey Jr., Adam Driver, and Audra McDonald are set to appear on New York stages this season.
The fall season in New York City is set to be a star-studded affair, with renowned actors such as Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei, Jane Krakowski, Adam Driver, Kenneth Branagh, Audra McDonald, and Nicole Scherzinger gracing the stages of Broadway. Alongside these celebrity performances, there is a plethora of exciting shows both on and Off Broadway, showcasing talented artists and compelling stories that promise to captivate audiences.
One of the highly anticipated productions is “McNEAL,” marking Robert Downey Jr.’s Broadway debut in a new drama by Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the play follows an esteemed novelist with a keen interest in artificial intelligence and features a talented cast including Andrea Martin and Ruthie Ann Miles. Downey’s performance will be both live onstage and in a two-dimensional digital likeness, adding a unique element to the production.
“The Hills of California” is another standout show, a time-toggling play by Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes that explores the lives of four English sisters raised by their mother with showbiz dreams in the 1950s. As they return home in the 1970s while their mother is dying, the sisters confront their past and future. Laura Donnelly, known for her role in “The Ferryman,” leads the cast in this emotionally charged production.
David Henry Hwang’s acclaimed satire “Yellow Face” is also set to take the stage, with Daniel Dae Kim in the lead role as a fictional version of the playwright navigating anti-Asian racism in the theater and culture. The play humorously addresses the challenges of casting and representation, with director Leigh Silverman bringing Hwang’s sharp wit to life in this Roundabout Theater production.
Broadway veteran Kenny Leon brings Thornton Wilder’s classic drama “Our Town” back to the stage, with Jim Parsons as the Stage Manager. Zoey Deutch and Ephraim Sykes play the young lovers, Emily Webb and George Gibbs, while Richard Thomas, Katie Holmes, Billy Eugene Jones, Michelle Wilson, and Julie Halston round out the talented ensemble cast. This timeless story of love and loss is sure to resonate with audiences of all ages.
In addition to these marquee productions, the fall season in New York City promises a diverse array of shows that showcase the best of theater talent. From thought-provoking dramas to heartwarming musicals, there is something for everyone to enjoy on Broadway and Off Broadway stages. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the magic of live theater in the vibrant cultural hub of New York City this fall.
Source: The NY Times
