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The Closet

June 26–July 14, Main Stage

WORLD PREMIERE COMEDY by Douglas Carter Beane inspired by Francis Veber’s play Le Placard directed by Mark Brokaw

Tony Award winner and Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Matthew Broderick stars in this world premiere comedy by Douglas Carter Beane, inspired by Le Placard, the French comedy by Academy Award nominee Francis Veber.  Martin O’Reilly (Broderick) is stuck in Scranton in a dead-end job, his marriage is over, and his son won’t return his calls.  His only friend is his eternally optimistic co-worker (Tony nominee Jessica Hecht), who can’t bake enough muffins to stave off her romantic longings.  When a stranger (Tony nominee Brooks Ashmanskas) sashays into their world, he drags Martin—and everyone around him—out of their respective closets.  Helmed by Mark Brokaw, this contemporary satire breaks the chains of political correctness and celebrates the possibility of finding authenticity and love (and show tunes) in unexpected places.

By special arrangement with Simon Friend, Burnt Umber Productions and Scott Landis

Program and casting subject to change.

 

 

Cast

Jack O'Reilly
BEN AHLERS
Ronnie Wilde
BROOKS ASHMANSKAS
Bishop Abadelli
RAYMOND BOKHOUR
Martin O'Reilly
MATTHEW BRODERICK
Roland Baldwin
WILL COBBS
Brenda Mishima
ANN HARADA
Patricia Pennebarry
JESSICA HECHT

Creative

Director
MARK BROKAW
Scenic Design
ALLEN MOYER
Costume Design
JESSICA PABST
Lighting Design
JAPHY WEIDEMAN
Sound Design
JANE SHAW

Media