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Broadway Play Delays Opening Due to Company Illness
13 Oct
Summary
- Downstate's first Broadway preview delayed by two days.
- The delay is due to illness within the production's company.
- Ticketholders for the canceled October 17th show will be refunded.
The Broadway premiere of Bruce Norris's play, "Downstate," will commence its previews two days later than originally planned due to unspecified illness within the production's company. The first preview is now scheduled for Monday, October 19, at the Broadway Booth Theatre. Opening night on Sunday, November 15, is not affected by this change.
Ticket holders for the initially scheduled October 17 performance will be accommodated with refunds or opportunities to reschedule. The play, known for its controversial subject matter concerning a group home for individuals convicted of sex crimes against minors, has garnered significant critical praise during pre-Broadway runs.
Directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Scott Rudin and Barry Diller, "Downstate" has faced some backlash, including criticism from Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. The production has notably incorporated this criticism into its marketing. The official synopsis highlights the play's exploration of punishment, compassion, and forgiveness within the confines of restrictive living.
The Broadway staging features a cast including Cassie Beck, K. Todd Freeman, Francis Guinan, Adrian Martinez, Al'Jaleel McGhee, Thomas Sadoski, Ivy Wolk, and Liza Colón-Zayas.
