Rush and Sarandon Officially Announced for EXIT THE KING

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 1/13/09 at 3:30pm

Official confirmation:

A star-filled revival of Eugene Ionesco's Exit the King is heading to Broadway in March.

The New York Times reports that Geoffrey Rush, who won an Academy Award for his performance in Shine, will join fellow Oscar winner Susan Sarandon for the New York production, which will play the Barrymore, currently the home of the acclaimed revival of Speed-the-Plow.

Performances will begin March 7, and the limited engagement will run through June 14.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/125173.html

Updated On: 1/13/09 at 03:30 PM

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 1/13/09 at 8:07pm

Sounds terrific!

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 1/13/09 at 8:47pm

There are going to be a lot of great performances left out of Best Actor and Best Actress in a Play at the Tony Awards this year.

[CarolynaGirl]

Posted: 1/13/09 at 8:48pm

That's exciting!

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 1/13/09 at 10:22pm

BobbyBubby, you never know.

People thought Academy Award Winners Morgan Freeman and Frances McDormand were going to be the ones to beat last season, in a revival directed by multi-award winner Mike Nichols.

The show got panned and didn't receive a single nomination.

You just never know.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 1:22am

Very true. Though I've read a lot of positive things about Rush's performance. Sarandon is one of our greatest actresses.

[Calvin]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 1:58am

And both former Tony nominees, too (Freeman and McDormand, that is).

I'm hoping for the best, though, and I'll definitely be catching this.

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 3:36am

The show was a huge hit in Australia ( Melbourne and Sydney )and should be one of the hightlights of the year.

[Holbee]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 11:22am

Do you think there will be Broadway Box discounts or should we book immediately full price?

[Ed_Mottershead]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 11:44am

Considering it's Ionesco, I'm not sure that there will be a stampede at the box office. Yes, they're movie stars, but Ionesco ain't easy. I certainly intend to see it, as it sounds like a worthwhile endeavor. Wait and see, I guess.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 11:56am

I'm sure there will be discount codes in this economy. At least prior to previews. If it opens to raves and starts selling very well, discounts might be revoked.

[being.jeremiah]

Posted: 3/2/09 at 9:49pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Flash_Sarandon_Rush_Star_in_EXIT_THE_KING_20090302



Long live the King?

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 3/2/09 at 9:53pm

Is it weird that I'm more excited for Andrea Martin?

[boyfromoz2]

Posted: 3/2/09 at 9:55pm

This production is a masterpiece. It was received with complete raves in Sydney last year with an unknown cast (except for Geoffrey Rush). Now with a complete star cast, I can only imagine it will be the front runner (along with Equus) for Best Revival of a Play

[Smaxie]

Posted: 3/2/09 at 10:10pm

Don't hold your breath for Equus to get a nomination for Best Revival of a Play. That is going to be a fiercely competitive category. The Seagull and Speed the Plow were both better received than Equus. In addition to Exit the King's great reviews in Australia, Mary Stuart and The Norman Conquests earned raves in London. Desire Under the Elms earned a very positive review from Charles Isherwood in the Times. And Blithe Spirit, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Accent on Youth, The Philanthropist and Waiting for Godot are all still to be reviewed.

Updated On: 3/2/09 at 10:10 PM

[being.jeremiah]

Posted: 3/2/09 at 10:16pm

I'd feel bad whoever gets left out of that Best Revival of a Play nomination list.

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 3/2/09 at 10:38pm

Boy, the Musical nominations may be locked already, but the Play categories are going to be CRAZY. Raul Esparza, Nathan Lane, David Hyde Pierce, Bill Irwin, Geoffrey Rush, Richard Griffiths, Rupert Everett, Brian Dennehy, all competing in the same category.

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 3/3/09 at 4:47am

I'm so excited for this. I'm most excited for this - cause I love Ionesco - and Mary Stuart! I can't wait until the end of March when they're all up and running!