McNeal (play)
| McNeal | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Ayad Akhtar |
| Date premiered | 2024 |
| Place premiered | Vivian Beaumont Theater |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | U.S. Present-day |
McNeal is a one-act stage play written by Ayad Akhtar.[1] The play deals with topics such as artificial intelligence, artistic integrity, plagiarism, and copyright infringement. Previews of the play began on Broadway on September 5, 2024, at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Center. Robert Downey Jr.'s Broadway debut, the first four previews of the play sold out.[2]
McNeal is scheduled to open on September 30, 2024, with a limited run planned until November 24, 2024. It is directed by Bartlett Sher.[3]
Broadway cast (2024)
[edit]| Character | Actor |
| Jacob McNeal | Robert Downey Jr. |
|---|---|
| Francine Blake | Melora Hardin |
| Sahra Grewal | Ruthie Ann Miles |
| Stephie Banic | Andrea Martin |
| Natasha Brathwaite | Brittany Bellizeare |
| Harlan McNeal | Rafi Gavron |
| Dipti | Saisha Talwar |
References
[edit]- ^ Leverlino, Stephen. "Robert Downey Jr. to make his Broadway debut: 'Hopefully I'll knock the dust off'". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ Huston, Caitlin (2024-09-10). "Broadway Box Office: Robert Downey Jr.'s 'McNeal' Sells Out First Four Previews". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ Paulsen, Michael (May 7, 2024). "Robert Downey Jr. to Make Broadway Debut in Ayad Akhtar Play". New York Times. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
- ^ "McNeal". Playbill. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
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