Mother Play
The emotional rollercoaster is worth the ride
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Why see Mother Play?
The power of a mother
Nominated for four 2024 Tony Awards!
Now showing at the Hayes Theatre on Broadway is Paula Vogel's Mother Play. The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright's pemire of her newest work is led by an all star cast, consisting of Tony, Oscar and Emmy winner Jessica Lange, Tony winner Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Emmy winner Jim Parsons.
Taking on the role of director is Tina Landau, the Tony Award-winning director of SpongeBob SquarePants, The Broadway Musical. The show has a limited run, so catch it while you can!
What's it about?
Set in Washington D.C. in 1962, Mother Play follows the story of Phillis, the matriarch of a small family. She has the lives of her two children planned out, but will they accept these plans or strive to make their own way in the world?
Key Information
Run Time
Two hours and 10 minutes with one interval
Dates
Finished Jun 16
Cast
- Jessica Lange as Phyllis
- Jim Parsons as Carl
- Celia Keenan-Bolger as Martha
Creative
- Written by Paula Vogel
- Directed by Tina Landau
- Costumes by Toni-Leslie James
- Lighting by Jen Schriever
- Sound by Jill BC Du Boff
Awards
2024 Tony Awards
Nominations
- Best New Play
- Best Featured Actress in a Play - Celia Keenan-Bolger
- Best Featured Actor in a Play - Jim Parsons
- Best Leading Actress in a Play - Jessica Lange
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