TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Returns 10/5, Starring Jeff Daniels & Celia Keenan-Bolger

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 5:51pm

Per the show's Telecharge page:

https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/To-Kill-a-Mockingbird/Overview

Sorry about the non-clickable link, I'm on my phone.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 5:52pm

I realize this hasn't been announced yet, but it felt safe to post with some certainty.

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 5:56pm

Oh, man. I AM THERE. Celia just ripped my heart out in this play. I can not WAIT to see her and Jeff again.

I do hope Greg Kinnear gets a chance to do the role soon though!

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 5:57pm

Clickable Link

Oh gosh! What a surprise! Wonder how long the two are expected to be in it. Also curious if Nick Robinson and Taylor Trensch will be back.

Also…not to thread jack, but not too long ago the Instagram page for To Kill A Mockingbird in the West End announced new dates as well as a new Atticus. Rafe Spall appears to be replacing Rhys Ifans.

Updated On: 6/9/21 at 05:57 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 5:58pm

Bummed I never got to see Ed Harris do it but equally excited I can see Daniels do it again.

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 6:00pm

Call_me_jorge said: "Clickable Link

Oh gosh! What a surprise! Wonder how long the two are expected to be in it. Also curious if Nick Robinson and Taylor Trensch will be back."

Jeff Daniels is through January 4th only.

Celia wasn't specified.

[JBroadway]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 6:11pm

I am also bummed that Ed Harris isn't returning.

I'm still crossing my fingers (but not holding my breath) that Eliza Scanlen returns. Also hope that Russell Harvard returns, which seems like a more realistic possibility. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 6:21pm

Celia was so stunning. Run don't walk!!

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 6:32pm

Call_me_jorge said:

"Celia wasn't specified."

Per the website:

”On October 5, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is back, with Jeff Daniels returning as Atticus Finch, and Celia Keenan-Bolger reprising her Tony Award®-winning performance as Scout.”

 

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 6:35pm

The Distinctive Baritone said: "Call_me_jorge said:

"Celia wasn't specified."

Per the website:

”On October 5, Harper Lee’sTo Kill a Mockingbirdis back, with Jeff Daniels returning as Atticus Finch, and Celia Keenan-Bolger reprising her Tony Award®-winning performance as Scout.”

"

If you'll take a look, you will see I was talking about exit dates. Jeff Daniels is leaving January 4th, but Celia Keenan-Bolger's exit date was not specified. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 6:40pm

The play's official website says Ed Harris is still in Mockingbird and the official return date will be announced at a later time. 

It's not official yet folks, but the Telecharge link is very encouraging. I am so glad more people will get the chance to see Daniels's and Keenan-Bolger's incredible performances.

Edited: Now its reopening night is official. 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/TO-KILL-A-MOCKINGBIRD-to-Return-to-Broadway-This-October-20210609

It still says casting will be announced at a later time though.

Updated On: 6/9/21 at 06:40 PM

[jo]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 6:43pm

They're booking only up to Feb 20, 2022.

I am hoping they will extend beyond that -- well into the summer.

[@z5]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 6:48pm

Glad i was able to catch Ed Harris the Sunday night show before shutdown (although Nick was out that night)

 

Doesn't look like they're selling orch seats for 10/5, so i got a mezz seat.

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 6:51pm

Just bought my ticket. I missed them the first time around, and Celia is one of my favorite actresses working in the theatre, so this is incredible news.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 7:26pm

Jordan Levinson said: "The play's official websitesays Ed Harris is still inMockingbirdand theofficial return date will be announced at a later time.

It's not official yet folks, but the Telecharge linkis very encouraging. I am so glad more people will get the chance to see Daniels's and Keenan-Bolger's incredible performances.

Edited: Now its reopening night is official.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/TO-KILL-A-MOCKINGBIRD-to-Return-to-Broadway-This-October-20210609

It still says casting will be announced at a later time though."

Technically, I still think it's unofficial, and BWW was just piggybacking off my post.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 8:36pm

BWW deleted the post so who knows?

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 8:47pm

Even though I have full confidence that it's accurate, and that we'll get an announcement either tomorrow or Friday, without official word, I don't think they could get away with publishing it themselves.

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 6/9/21 at 8:59pm

ColorTheHours048 said: "Just bought my ticket. I missed them the first time around, and Celia is one of my favorite actresses working in the theatre, so this is incredible news."

Celia was genius start to finish.

I am bummed about missing Ed Harris though. Daniels did good work but was very eager to see others. (though i suspect this will run a while, and I will)

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 6/10/21 at 7:33am

Now, it has not only been officially confirmed, but Orin Wolf has signed on as executive producer, overseeing all aspects of the production since this is one of several Broadway shows Scott Rudin is stepping away from due to recent abuse allegations.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/TO-KILL-A-MOCKINGBIRD-Will-Return-to-Broadway-October-5-Starring-Jeff-Daniels-and-Celia-Keenan-Bolger-20210610

Updated On: 6/10/21 at 07:33 AM

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 6/10/21 at 7:38am

Excited to see another show announcing return dates! Now if only we could get a West Side Story announcement... WSS and Company are the two shows I am most looking forward to seeing again.

[jo]

Posted: 6/10/21 at 7:40am

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Now, it has not only been officially confirmed, but Orin Wolf has also taken over as lead producer since this is one of several Broadway productions Scott Rudin is stepping away from due to recent abuse allegations.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/TO-KILL-A-MOCKINGBIRD-Will-Return-to-Broadway-October-5-Starring-Jeff-Daniels-and-Celia-Keenan-Bolger-20210610"

Not as Lead Producer but as Executive Producer.

"It was also announced that Orin Wolf has been named Executive Producer of To Kill A Mockingbird, effective immediately. Mr. Wolf will oversee all aspects of the production."

 

[jo]

Posted: 6/10/21 at 7:48am

The NYTimes has more details on what is happening Off-Stage --

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/10/theater/mockingbird-broadway-reopening.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=Theater

 

"Offstage, there is more change.

This is the first of Scott Rudin’s shows to announce a plan to move on without its lead producer. In April, Rudin said he would step back from producing after facing scrutiny of his bullying behavior.

The production will now be overseen by Orin Wolf, who was the lead producer of the Tony-winning musical “The Band’s Visit,” and who is the president of a touring company, NETworks, that before the pandemic had been engaged by Rudin to supervise a “Mockingbird” tour. Wolf’s title will be executive producer, and he will be responsible for the show’s operations, reporting to Barry Diller, a lead producer who will be the producers’ managing member with ultimate responsibility for its financing.

“The show was positioned in a strong and beautiful way, and I don’t think my job is to come in and fix anything, but to honor what’s there,” Wolf said in an interview. “I’m not coming in to make artistic decisions.”

Wolf said Rudin would not have any role with the production, adding that he has had no recent communication with Rudin. Wolf’s agreement was negotiated with Diller, he said, and a condition of his employment was that Rudin would have no voice in the production.

“The Broadway company will no longer pay any compensation to Scott as a producer, and he’ll no longer have any managerial or decision-making role of any kind,” Wolf said. “He does have a small investment position, which is passive.” "

Updated On: 6/10/21 at 07:48 AM

[jv92]

Posted: 6/10/21 at 8:05am

Orin Wolf was mentored by Hal Prince, and has always come across as a gentleman. This bodes well for the future of producing in this industry— especially post-Rudin. 
 

Very glad this is returning. I was hoping to catch it again at some point, and now I will. 

[broadway86]

Posted: 6/10/21 at 10:00am

I will absolutely be there for this. Got to see Ed Harris not long before shutdown. He was excellent, as was the actress playing Mayella Ewell, who I didn't realize until afterwards was Eliza Scanlen (of Little Women and Babyteeth).

[Harriet Craig]

Posted: 6/10/21 at 10:59am

Discounts on selected seats are available to Lincoln Center Theater members. I haven’t seen this mentioned anywhere, but I logged into LCT’s website as a member, and the offer is there. The seats that are available to LCT members aren’t great (I had K1 in the orchestra for a cancelled performance in March 2020, and now it looks like you have to go back to Row P to get an aisle seat in the orchestra at the discounted price), but they’re $72, compared to the $159 price the general public is being charged for the same seats, so worth knowing about if you’re an LCT member.