Mother Play
Dramatic stage play written by Paula Vogel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mother Play – A Play in Five Evictions is a dramatic stage play written by American playwright Paula Vogel. The play debuted on Broadway at the Hayes Theater on April 25, 2024 as part of Second Stage Theater's 2023–2024 season starring Jessica Lange, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Jim Parsons.[1][2][3]
| Mother Play | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Paula Vogel |
| Characters | Phyllis Carl Martha |
| Date premiered | April 3, 2024 |
| Place premiered | Helen Hayes Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Washington D.C., 1962 |
Synopsis
Phyllis, a hardheaded matriarch, attempts to guide the direction of her children's lives as they move into a new apartment in Washington, D.C.[4][5]
Cast and characters
| Character | Broadway[1] |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| Phyllis | Jessica Lange |
| Carl | Jim Parsons |
| Martha | Celia Keenan-Bolger |
Production history
The play was announced in 2023 to make its world debut as part of Second Stage Theater's 2023–2024 Broadway Season. The play was directed by Tina Landau. Previews were held from April 3, 2024 and the play officially opened on April 25, 2024.[6] With a limited run, the play closed on June 16, 2024. The set was designed by David Zinn and costumes by Toni-Leslie James.[7]
Jessica Lange will reprise her Tony nominated role in a West End production in 2026.
Accolades
2024 Broadway debut
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Paula Vogel | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Actress in a Play | Jessica Lange | Nominated | |||
| Best Featured Actor in a Play | Jim Parsons | Nominated | |||
| Best Featured Actress in a Play | Celia Keenan-Bolger | Nominated | |||
| Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Play | Mother Play | Nominated | [9] | |
| Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play | Jessica Lange | Won | |||
| Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play | Celia Keenan-Bolger | Won | |||
| Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Play | Mother Play | Nominated | [10] | |
| Distinguished Performance | Jessica Lange | Nominated | |||
| Jim Parsons | Nominated | ||||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Paula Vogel | Nominated | [11] | |
| Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play | Jessica Lange | Won | |||
| Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play | Celia Keenan-Bolger | Nominated | |||
| Jim Parsons | Nominated | ||||
References
External links
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