Mother Play - A Play in Five Evictions is a dramatic stage play written by American playwright Paula Vogel. The play debuted on Broadway at the Hayes Theater on April 25, 2024 as part of Second Stage Theater's 2023–2024 season starring Jessica Lange, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Jim Parsons.[1][2][3]

Synopsis

Phyllis, a hardheaded matriarch, attempts to guide the direction of her children's lives as they move into a new apartment in Washington, D.C.[4][5]

Cast and Characters

Character Broadway[1]
2024
Phyllis Jessica Lange
Carl Jim Parsons
Martha Celia Keenan-Bolger

Production history

The play was announced in 2023 to make its world debut as part of Second Stage Theater's 2023-2024 Broadway Season. The play will be directed by Tina Landau. Previews were held from April 3, 2024 and the play officially opened on April 25, 2024.[6] The play is currently scheduled for a limited run set to end on June 16, 2024. The set is designed by David Zinn and costumes by Toni-Leslie James.[7]

Accolades

2024 Broadway debut

Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2024
 Tony Awards Best Play Paula Vogel Pending [8]
Best Actress in a Play Jessica Lange Pending
Best Featured Actor in a Play Jim Parsons Pending
Best Featured Actress in a Play Celia Keenan-Bolger Pending
Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Play Mother Play Nominated [9]
Distinguished Performance Jessica Lange Nominated
Jim Parsons Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play Paula Vogel Nominated [10]
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play Jessica Lange Won
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play Celia Keenan-Bolger Nominated
Jim Parsons Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b "Paula Vogel's 'Mother Play' is Gearing Up for Its World Premiere in Broadway's Second Stage Theater This April | Classicalite".
  2. ^ "Mother Play". Playbill.
  3. ^ Miranda, Genesis (March 20, 2024). "Paula Vogel's 'Mother Play' is Gearing Up for Its World Premiere in Broadway's Second Stage Theater This April". Classicalite.
  4. ^ "Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons and Celia Keenan-Bolger Make a Move in Broadway's Mother Play (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
  5. ^ "'Mother Play,' Equity NYC EPA". Backstage.com.
  6. ^ "Paula Vogel's Mother Play Delays 1st Broadway Preview | Playbill".
  7. ^ Paulson, Michael (September 6, 2023). "Jessica Lange Leads Starry Cast of New Paula Vogel Play on Broadway". New York Times.
  8. ^ "'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead Tony Awards with 13 nominations each". NPR. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  9. ^ "2024 Drama League Award Nominations announced". Theatermania. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  10. ^ "Stereophonic Leads 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards, Wins Best Play; See the Full List of Winners". Playbill. Retrieved May 13, 2024.

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