Directed by Jack O'Brien, the new one-act comedy will begin performances August 29 at the Booth Theatre with an official
opening night scheduled for September 12.
In The Roommate, Sharon’s never had a roommate before—in fact, there’s a lot
Sharon’s never done before, but Robyn’s about to change all that. The play follows the blossoming intimacy between two women from
different backgrounds, as they navigate the complexities of
identity, morality, and the promise of reinvention.
Producer Chris Harper said in a statement, "The
excitement for me, aside from bringing together these two legends back
to the stage, is the chance to introduce Broadway audiences to the
remarkable talents of Jen Silverman. Without a doubt, Jen is one of the
most important emerging voices of this generation. Audiences are going
to be surprised and delighted when they see what we have in store for
them."
Farrow added, “The Roommate
is funny, quirky, and brilliantly written, and when I learned that Patti
LuPone was interested in doing it, how could I resist? She is, of
course, a Broadway icon without parallel, and we have been friends for
decades. It is exciting to be returning to Broadway.”
LuPone, most recently on Broadway in a Tony-winning turn in the Tony-winning revival of Company, stated, “It’s always a big decision to return to the stage, and I
certainly had no intention of being back on Broadway so fast. But when I
read the play and heard Mia was attached, it became the easiest
decision of my life. I’ve always been a fan of Mia’s work and she is a
treasured friend. We’re going to have a blast.”
LuPone also won Tonys for her performances in Evita and the 2008 revival of Gypsy; she won her first Olivier Award for her work in The Cradle Will Rock and Les Misérables, and her second for the 2019 London revival of Company.
Farrow has been seen on Broadway in Love Letters, Getting Away with Murder, and Romantic Comedy.
East West Players is one of the nation’s longest-running theatre companies of color, and the largest producer of Asian American Pacific Islander creative work.
