Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone are coming to Broadway in a new comedy. roommate, Written by Jen Silverman.
The play, directed by Jack O'Brien, begins performances on August 29th and will have its official opening at the Booth Theater on September 12th. This will be LuPone's first return to the stage after relinquishing her membership in Actors Equity following the performance. company Farrow last appeared on Broadway in 2014. AR Gurney Play love letter.
“It's always a big decision to return to the stage, but I never intended to return to Broadway this soon. But when I read the play and heard that Mia was attached, it was the easiest decision I've ever made in my life.” It's a decision I've made. I've always been a fan of Mia's work and she's a great friend, and we're going to have a great time,” LuPone said.
“roommate ' is funny, quirky, and brilliantly written, but how can you resist when you know Patti LuPone is interested in it? Of course, she is an incomparable Broadway icon and we have been friends for decades. She’s excited to be back on Broadway,” Farrow said.
The play is a one-act story in which Sharon, who has never had a roommate, must navigate life with Robin, and the play is about two women from completely different backgrounds navigating the complexities of identity and morality. He explores the intimacy that blooms between people. And the promise of reinvention. ”
LuPone is a veteran stage actress known for her starring roles in films. Evita, Gypsy After tweeting, he announced his resignation from Actors Equity in October 2022. I’m no longer part of that circus. Think about that,” she said.
A spokesperson for the production said LuPone would not rejoin Equity “for personal reasons,” but did not provide details on how she could appear on Broadway. A spokesperson for Actors Equity declined to provide further details.
“It is Actors' Equity Association's policy not to comment on the membership status of individual workers,” a spokesperson said.
He is known for his film works such as. rosemary baby and purple rose of cairo, Farrow also appeared on Broadway in the 1979 play. Love comedywith Anthony Perkins.
Produced by Chris Harper companyWagner Johnson Productions, which LuPone starred in, is executive producing and producing the play. The creative team roommate Includes set and costume design by Bob Crowley, lighting design by Natasha Katz, and sound design by Mikaal Sulaiman.