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Michael Esper, Corey Stoll and Sarah Paulsen
in Appropriate.
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As predicted in a previous post, the Second Stage revival of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins'
Appropriate will be moving from the Hayes Theater (to make room for Paula Vogel's
Mother Play) to a limited run at the now-vacant Belasco Theater (after
How to Dance in Ohio closed) from March 25 to June 23. The entire company will repeating their roles, except for Elle Fanning who has a scheduling conflict. Her replacement for the role of River will be announced in the coming weeks. The transfer will increase the play's chances at the Tony Awards. There still has not been a ruling if the production is a revival or a new play since the work was previously seen Off-Broadway at the Signature Theater in 2014 where it won an Obie Award. The Tonys only consider Broadway shows.
This means all the theaters on Broadway will be occupied at the end of the season--expect one. The Lyceum has no prospective tenant since My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?), Rob Madge's autobiographical solo show from the West End, has postponed its Broadway run there. The piece is expected to open during the 2024-25 season.
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Queen of Versailles Musical: Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth will reunite with her
Wicked composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz in the new Broadway-bound musical,
Queen of Versailles, based on Lauren Greenfield's 2012 documentary on socialite Jacqueline "Jackie" Siegel and her quest to build the largest private home in America.
Queen of Versailles begins performances at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theater on July 16 to play through Aug. 18. Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham (
Amadeus, The White Lotus) will play Jackie's husband, "Timeshare" king David Siegel.
Featuring a book by Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the Bone, Amy and the Orphans) and direction by Tony nominee Michael Arden (Parade, Once on This Island), The Queen of Versailles will explore the cost of fame, fortune, and family.
