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Posted: 7/21/11 at 1:11pm
"Casting is now complete for the Broadway debut of Other Desert Cities, Jon Robin Baitz's drama about a wealthy Republican family attempting to kick sand over its past, which will arrive on Broadway Oct. 12 at the Booth Theatre, according to the New York Times.
Lincoln Center Theater produced the premiere of Baitz's play to acclaim Off-Broadway last winter at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. A lack of available Broadway theatres made an immediate Broadway transfer impossible this spring, leaving LCT to aim for a fall bow. Opening night is scheduled for Nov. 3.
As previous reported, Linda Lavin, who originated the role of acidic alcoholic aunt Silda Grauman in the Off-Broadway production, will not be part of the Broadway cast. Lavin will instead appear in the world premiere of Nicky Silver's The Lyons at the Vineyard Theatre. Her role will now be played by Emmy winner Judith Light, who received a Tony nomination last season for her performance in Lombardi.
Also new to the cast will be "Brothers & Sisters" star Rachel Griffiths, who will play the role of Brooke Wyeth, portrayed by Elizabeth Marvel Off-Broadway. Film offers, according to the Times, precluded Marvel from being part of the Broadway production..."
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/152959
Lincoln Center Theater produced the premiere of Baitz's play to acclaim Off-Broadway last winter at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. A lack of available Broadway theatres made an immediate Broadway transfer impossible this spring, leaving LCT to aim for a fall bow. Opening night is scheduled for Nov. 3.
As previous reported, Linda Lavin, who originated the role of acidic alcoholic aunt Silda Grauman in the Off-Broadway production, will not be part of the Broadway cast. Lavin will instead appear in the world premiere of Nicky Silver's The Lyons at the Vineyard Theatre. Her role will now be played by Emmy winner Judith Light, who received a Tony nomination last season for her performance in Lombardi.
Also new to the cast will be "Brothers & Sisters" star Rachel Griffiths, who will play the role of Brooke Wyeth, portrayed by Elizabeth Marvel Off-Broadway. Film offers, according to the Times, precluded Marvel from being part of the Broadway production..."
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/152959
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
