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Production Photos See New Photos of Debra Messing and Company in Birthday Candles

The Roundabout Theatre Company production of Noah Haidle's play also features John Earl Jelks and Enrico Colantoni.

Debra Messing, Christopher Livingston, and Susannah Flood in Birthday Candles Joan Marcus

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway premiere production of Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle began preview performances March 18 at the American Airlines Theatre. Opening night is set for April 10, with the limited engagement continuing through May 29.

Vivienne Benesch directs the cast, led by Emmy winner Debra Messing (Will and Grace, Outside Mullingar) and including Tony nominee John Earl Jelks (Sweat, Radio Golf), Enrico Colantoni (Just Shoot Me, Veronica Mars) in his Broadway debut, Crystal Finn (Roundabout's Bobbie Clearly), Susannah Flood (The Cherry Orchard), and Christopher Livingston (Roundabout's Something Clean).

The play follows Ernestine Ashworth (Messing), who, through the baking of a birthday cake over a 100-year period, examines her life and place in the universe.

See the new production photos below!

See Debra Messing and Company in the World Premiere of Birthday Candles

The design team includes set design by Christine Jones, costume design by Toni-Leslie James, lighting design by Jen Schriever, sound design by John Gromada, and original music by Kate Hopgood.

Birthday Candles was commissioned by Detroit Public Theatre where it premiered in 2018. It was originally slated for production at Roundabout in spring 2020. The play marks Haidle's Broadway debut, but his work has previously been seen on New York stages at Roundabout Theatre Company (Mr. Marmalade) and Lincoln Center Theatre (Saturn Returns).

 
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