The play (currently nominated for five Tonys, including Best Revival) stars Oscar nominee Rose Byrne and Tony winner Kelli O’Hara, both of whom are currently Tony-nominated for their performances. The performance will stream live to BroadwayHD subscribers beginning June 5 at 7 p.m. ET, and will be available to stream on demand for the next two weeks through June 19.
fallen angels One of two (so far) plays this season that will feature live stage films. hugeCurrently running a Broadway transfer at the Music Box Theatre, it will air a filmed performance from the production’s ongoing run in London’s West End this autumn.
roundabout fallen angels It officially opened at the Todd Haymes Theater on Broadway on April 19 after beginning previews on March 27. Limited engagement will continue till June 7.
The play tells the story of two wealthy married women who celebrate their premarital love while their husbands are away – who happens to be the same man they are visiting. The work premiered in London in 1925 and came to Broadway in 1927. Early productions drew the ire of censors, who objected to the shocking depictions of women confessing to premarital sex.
starring Byrne (If I had legs I would kick you) as Jane Banbury and O’Hara (the king and me) as Julia Sterol, alongside the lead pair Tracy Chimo (noise off) as Saunders, Mark Consuelos (orphans) Maurice Duclos as Christopher Fitzgerald (waitress) as Willie Banbury, and Asif Mandvi (The Daily Show) as Fred Sterol. Casting is by Cary Gardner, Stephen Koppel and Jim Carnahan.
Writers for the production include Tina Benko, Christopher Invar, Max Gordon Moore and Laura Shoop.
Scott Ellis (Art) is directing the new staging, which features scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Jeff Mahshi, lighting design by Kenneth Posner and sound design by John Gromada. Hair and wig design for the production is by David Bryan Brown and Victoria Tinsman.
Mary-Michelle Campbell is the production’s musical consultant, Kate Wilson is the voice coach, and additional material is provided by Claudia Shear. Larry Smiglewski is the production stage manager, with the production being managed by Aurora Productions. Dennis Cooper is the general manager.
For more information, visit BroadwayHD.com.
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