Get an inside glimpse at the star-studded opening night of Hansol Jung's queer restoration comedy Merry Me, which officially opened at New York Theatre Workshop October 31. The work began previews October 11 and will play the Off-Broadway venue through November 19. Leigh Silverman is at the helm.
The opening night was attended by a number of theatre favorites, including Zachary Quinto, Jenn Colella, Shaina Taub, and many more. See photos from the red carpet in the gallery below.
Shaunette Renee Wilson
Ryan Spahn
Ryan J. Haddad and Christopher Oscar Peña
Reed Northrup
Rachel Hauck and Lisa Peterson
Zachary Quinto
Nicole Villamil
Molly Bernard
Marinda Anderson
Julie Wolf and Jo Lampert
Jenn Colella
Jenn Colella and Shaina Taub
Hansol Jung, Esco Jouléy, Ryan Spahn, Nicole Villamil, Cindy Cheung, Marinda Anderson, Shaunette Reneé Wilson, David Ryan Smith, and Leigh Silverman
Hansol Jung and Leigh Silverman
Esco Jouléy
Ellen McLaughlin and Shaunette Reneé Wilson
David Ryan Smith
Cindy Cheung
Bobby Conte Thornton and Martyna Majok
Merry Me centers on a restless Navy during a mysterious blackout. Lieutenant Shane Horne has occupied her time satisfying the needs of all the women on the base—including the jealous general’s wife. Meanwhile, the Navy's psychiatrist embarks on an epic quest to save humanity.
The cast includes Marinda Anderson (You Will Get Sick), Cindy Cheung, Esco Jouléy (Wolf Play), David Ryan Smith (Candida), Ryan Spahn (Good Enemy), Nicole Villamil (Wolf Play) and Shaunette Renée Wilson.
Merry Me features scenic design by Rachel Hauck (What the Constitution Means to Me), costume design by Alejo Vietti, lighting design by Barbara Samuels (Wolf Play) and sound design by Caroline Eng (Belfast Girls) and Kate Marvin (Wolf Play). Claire Yenson serves as casting director, and Shelley Miles serves as stage manager.
For tickets and more information, visit NYTW.org.
