Tony winner Matthew Broderick, who starred in the La Jolla Playhouse's 2023 world premiere of Tony winner Joe DiPietro's Babbitt, adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis, repeats his work in Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of the new play.

Again directed by Christopher Ashley, performances begin October 1 for a limited engagement through November 3 in Harman Hall. Opening night in Washington, D.C., is scheduled for October 4.

Joining Broderick as George Babbitt are Mara Davi as Storyteller #5, Ann Harada as Storyteller #1, Nehal Joshi as Storyteller #2, Tony winner Judy Kaye as Storyteller #6, Matt McGrath as Storyteller #3, Chris Myers as Storyteller #7, and Tony winner Ali Stroker as Storyteller #4. (Harada, Myers, and McGrath were also part of the 2023 premiere.)

Understudies include Ahmad Kamal, Tracy Coffey, Reese Cowley, Sam Rodd, and Sadie O'Conor.

Babbitt follows George F. Babbitt, a middle-aged real estate broker who is plagued by the thought that he has amounted to nothing. Searching for more to life, he leaps into the most spectacular rebellion of his life―one that could end up costing him everything.

The production also reunites the original La Jolla design and creative team, including scenic designer Walt Spangler, costume designer Linda Cho, and wig designer Charles G. LaPointe, joined by choreographer Stephen Buescher, lighting designer Cha See, and sound designer Leon Rothenberg with original music by Mark Bennett and Wayne Barker.

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