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Hugh Jackman Stars in New NYC Plays
11 Mar
Summary
- Two new plays, 'What Happened Was' and 'New Born,' will premiere in 2026.
- Hugh Jackman, Corey Stoll, and Cecily Strong will star in the productions.
- All three plays will be recorded and released on Audible.
Audible Theater and the partnership Together have revealed two additional productions for their 2026 season at New York City's Minetta Lane Theatre. The season will feature starring roles for Hugh Jackman, Corey Stoll, Cecily Strong, and Sepideh Moafi.
Tom Noonan's 'What Happened Was,' starring Stoll and Strong, and Ella Hickson's 'New Born,' featuring Jackman, Moafi, and Marianna Gailus, will be presented in repertory. Directed by Ian Rickson, performances for 'What Happened Was' begin April 14, with 'New Born' launching May 8. These productions join the return of Hannah Moscovitch's 'Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes,' starring Jackman, which begins March 17.
Both 'What Happened Was' and 'New Born' will be recorded and released on Audible following their stage runs, while 'Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes' is currently available on the platform. This collaboration highlights a commitment to bringing impactful stage productions to a wider audience through audio recordings.
