The Hills of California celebrated its opening night on Broadway September 29. In the new play by Jez Butterworth, directed by Sam Mendes, four estranged sisters (who used to be a singing group) reunite in their childhood home in Blackpool, England. Read what critics had to say here.
Micaela Diamond, M. Night Shyamalan, and Daniel Dae Kim were among those who worked the red carpet. See photos from the red carpet and the afterparty below.
The Hills of California continues on Broadway until December 22. The production previously played an Olivier-nominated run in the West End. The show's London cast reprise their performances for Broadway, including Olivier winner and Tony nominee Laura Donnelly as Joan and Veronica, Leanne Best as Gloria, Ophelia Lovibond as Ruby, Helena Wilson as Jill, Nancy Allsop as Patty and Young Gloria, Sophia Ally as Young Ruby, Lara McDonnell as Young Joan, and Nicola Turner as Young Jill.
They are joined by Bryan Dick as Jack Larkin, Richard Short as Bill, David Wilson Barnes as Luther St. John, Richard Lumsden as Mr. Potts, Ta'Rea Campbell as Penny, Liam Bixby as Tony, Ellyn Heald as Mrs. Smith, Cameron Scoggins as Dr. Rose, and Max Roll as Mr. Smith. Understudies Sawyer Barth, Erin Rose Doyle, Sadie Veach, Liz Pearce, Jessica Baglow, and Q. Smith round out the company.
The London production's creative team also reprise their work on Broadway, including scenic and costume designer Rob Howell, lighting designer Natasha Chivers, composer and sound designer Nick Powell, choreographer Ellen Kane, and music supervisor Candida Caldicot. Powell and Caldicot also serve as arranger. U.K. casting is by Amy Ball, U.K. young persons' casting is by Verity Naughton, and U.S. casting is by Jim Carnahan and JV Mercanti.
The producing team is led by Sonia Friedman Productions, No Guarantees Productions, Neal Street, Brian Spector, and Sand & Snow Entertainment, in association with Manhattan Theatre Club.
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