The Inheritance is officially coming to Broadway
The four-time Olivier Award-winning "Best New Play" begins performances at the Barrymore Theatre on September 27, 2019.
Matthew Lopez's epic two-part dramaĀ The Inheritance, which took home four Olivier Awards at this year's ceremony in London including "Best New Play," has now officially announced its Broadway transfer. Previews are scheduled to begin at the Barrymore Theatre on September 27, 2019, ahead of an official opening on November 17.
Check out ourĀ critic, Mark Shenton's 5* reviewĀ onĀ our London Theatre Guide sister site.
Synopsis: "It begins with a gathering of young, gay New Yorkers. Each has a story aching to come out... Profoundly touching and wickedly hilarious, Matthew Lopez's highly-anticipatedĀ two-part play,Ā The Inheritance, asks how much we owe to those who lived and loved before us,Ā and questions the role we must play for future generations. Brilliantly re-envisioning E. M. Forster's masterpieceĀ Howards EndĀ to 21st-century New York, it follows the interlinking lives of three generations of gay men searching for a community of their own - and a place to call home.Ā The InheritanceĀ is a life-affirming journey of tears and laughter, through conflicts and connections, heartbreak and hope.Ā A new play, generations in the making."
The Broadway production will be directed by two-time Tony Award winnerĀ Stephen Daldry, who also won the Olivier for "Best Director" for his efforts in London. The creative team also featuresĀ scenic & costume design by Bob Crowley, lighting design byĀ Jon Clark, sound design byĀ Paul Arditti, and music by Paul Englishby.
The world premiere ofĀ The InheritanceĀ was staged at London's Young Vic, runningĀ from March 2 through May 19, 2018. Following huge critical acclaim, the production wouldĀ transferĀ to the West End's NoĆ«l Coward Theatre, where it enjoyed a limited engagement from September 21, 2018 through January 19, 2019.
The InheritanceĀ is produced on Broadway byĀ Tom Kirdahy, Sonia Friedman Productions and Hunter Arnold.
Casting for the Broadway production will be announced at a later date, however, the London cast included Olivier Award-winning "Best Actor"Ā Kyle Soller, Tony Award winnerĀ John Benjamin Hickey, and Tony Award winnerĀ Vanessa Redgrave, among others.
(Photo by Marc Brenner)Ā
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