Current:Home > FinanceKatie Holmes, Jim Parsons and Zoey Deutch to star in 'Our Town' Broadway revival -Trailblazer Capital Learning
Katie Holmes, Jim Parsons and Zoey Deutch to star in 'Our Town' Broadway revival
View
Date:2025-04-12 13:49:57
A star-studded cast is set to bring "Our Town" back to Broadway.
Jim Parsons, Zoey Deutch and Katie Holmes will lead a new Broadway revival of the classic 1938 play by Thornton Wilder, the production said on Wednesday. Parsons has landed the role of the Stage Manager, while Deutch will play Emily Webb and Holmes will portray Mrs. Webb.
"Our Town" depicts life in a fictional New Hampshire village during the early 20th century, and it's often considered one of the greatest plays of all time. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1938.
From Tony-winning director Kenny Leon, this will be the first major Broadway revival of "Our Town" in almost 25 years, a press release noted. Paul Newman starred in a previous production on Broadway in 2002.
The play by Thornton Wilder "in my mind stands at the top of the Mount Rushmore of great American Theatre," Leon said in a statement. "I feel blessed and fortunate to have gained the trust of The Wilder estate to present this classic to another generation of theatre lovers."
Jim Parsonsand Mayim Bialik set to reunite in 'Young Sheldon' series finale
Leon, who won a Tony for his direction of a revival of "A Raisin in the Sun," added, "It's long been a burning desire to collaborate on a Broadway production of such magnitude that speaks so beautifully and intimately to all people about our shared time on the planet."
Tappan Wilder, the nephew of the late playwright, said that "Our Town" is "performed at least once every day somewhere in the world" and that its themes are still relevant today.
"We live in a dangerously fractured world," Wilder said. "It's hard for us to recognize the experiences we all share: life, death, love. Which means that it’s a good thing that my uncle’s play is back on Broadway, with its timely reminder that we all live together in our town."
Katie Holmessays daughter Suri Cruise singing on her films was 'meaningful': 'She's my heart'
'Our Town' revival cast: Who is in the Broadway show?
Parsons' prior work on stage includes performances in "The Boys in the Band" and "A Man of No Importance," while Holmes has starred in plays like "All My Sons" and "Dead Accounts." Deutch, though, is making her Broadway debut with "Our Town." Parsons, Holmes and Deutch will be among the 28 members of the cast, with others including Richard Thomas, Billy Eugene Jones, Ephraim Sykes and Michelle Wilson.
The rest of the announced cast consists of Julie Halston, Donald Webber Jr., Ephie Aardema, Heather Ayers, Willa Bost, Bobby Daye, Safiya Kaijya Harris, Doron JéPaul, Shyla Lefner, Anthony Michael Lopez, John McGinty, Bryonha Marie, Kevyn Morrow, Hagan Oliveras, Noah Pyzik, Sky Smith, Bill Timoney, Matthew Elijah Webb and Nimene Sierra Wureh.
When does 'Our Town' debut?
"Our Town" is set to begin previews on Sept. 17 before opening on Oct. 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Its engagement is described as strictly limited.
veryGood! (93)
Related
- The 401(k) millionaires club keeps growing. We'll tell you how to join.
- A list of mass killings in the United States this year
- Consumer groups push Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers
- Dan Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' producers for defamation, calls docuseries 'a hit job'
- $73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore
- Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens must remain jailed, appeals court rules
- 26 Republican attorneys general sue to block Biden rule requiring background checks at gun shows
- Orphaned bear cub seen in viral video being pulled from tree thriving after rescue, wildlife refuge says
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- ‘A unicorn of a dog’: Bella the shelter dog has 5 legs and a lot of heart
Ranking
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
- Yankees vs. Orioles battle for AL East supremacy just getting started
- Violence breaks out at some pro-Palestinian campus protests
- Luxury jewelry maker Cartier doesn’t give stuff away, but they pretty much did for one man in Mexico
- Former Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture
- The Fed rate decision meeting is today. Here's their rate decision.
- Kristi Yamaguchi: Dorothy Hamill doll inspired me. I hope my Barbie helps others dream big.
- Say hello (again) to EA Sports College Football. The beloved video-game behemoth is back
Recommendation
Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
2024 Kentucky Derby: Power ranking every horse in the field based on odds
Earthquake reported in Corona, California area Wednesday afternoon measuring 4.1
Jerry Seinfeld at 70: Comic gives keys to 24-year marriage at Netflix Is A Joke Festival
Nevada attorney general revives 2020 fake electors case
Prince William gives rare health update about Princess Kate amid her cancer diagnosis
Truck driver charged in couple's death, officials say he was streaming Netflix before crash
Asian American Literature Festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived