The Roommate, Starring Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone, Opens September 12; See Newly Released Production Shots | Playbill

Broadway News The Roommate, Starring Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone, Opens September 12; See Newly Released Production Shots

Jack O'Brien is directing the new comedy from Jen Silverman.

Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow Julieta Cervantes

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone are back on Broadway in The Roommate, a new comedy from Jen Silverman at the Booth Theatre. The production officially opens September 12 after beginning previews August 29. Performances are scheduled to continue through December 15, with Jack O'Brien at the helm. See newly released production shots below.

The work centers on Sharon (Farrow), who has never had a roommate before. Enter Robyn (LuPone), who's ready to break Sharon out of her shell as they navigate the complexities of identity, morality, and the promise of reinvention.

READ: The Roommate Contains an Uncredited Cameo From Ronan Farrow, Son of Star Mia Farrow

Understudy Carol Halstead rounds out the company. Casting is by C12 Casting's Stephen Kopel.

Three-time Tony winner LuPone was last seen on Broadway in a Tony-winning turn as vodka stinger-downing Joanne in Company. Farrow was last seen in a brief stint in Love Letters in 2014, and before that 1979's Romantic Comedy.

The production is offering $35 tickets via a digital lottery. Entries are accepted at Rush.Telecharge.com beginning at midnight the day before each performance, with winners drawn the same day at 10 AM and 3 PM. Winners are eligible to purchase up to two tickets. A digital rush will offer $30 tickets at Rush.Telecharge.com, with the chance for more availability throughout the day. Rush ticket sales end a half hour before curtain.

The work premiered at the 2015 Humana Festival of New American Plays at Actors Theatre of Louisville and was produced at Williamstown Theatre Festival in 2017.

The Broadway production features scenic and costume design by Bob Crowley, lighting design by Natasha Katz, sound design by Mikaal Sulaiman, original music by David Yazbek, and hair, wig, and make-up design by Robert Pickens and Katie Gell. Simone Sault is movement director, and Tripp Phillips is production stage manager.

Photos: Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow in The Roommate on Broadway

 
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