The full cast and creative team have been revealed for the San Diego, California, premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Tony-winning Appropriate, which will play the Old Globe's Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage January 25–February 23, 2025.
Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III (Thoughts of a Colored Man), opening night is scheduled for January 30. Tickets will go on sale January 3.
The cast will include Daniel Dale (Elsbeth) as Rhys, Brynn Gauthier as River, Tony winner Steve Kazee (Once) as Bo, Maggie Lacey (Dividing the Estate) as Toni, Serena Parrish (SuperYou) as Cassie, Daniel Petzold (Sally & Tom) as Franz, Christopher Smyres as Ainsley, Daniel Smyres as Ainsley, and Sarah Stiles (Tootsie) as Rachael. Understudies include Dylan August, Madi Goff, Chris Hathaway, Conner Keef, Jonathan Lorenz, Wendy Waddell, and Shalyn Welch.
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The work centers on a white family who, while closing out the estate of their late father, discover some disturbing artifacts that force them to confront their family's past. The play was previously produced in 2014 Off-Broadway at Signature Theatre.
“The Globe launches its 2025 season with one of the most exciting plays in recent memory,” said Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein in a statement. “With Appropriate, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins reinvents the American family play even as he grapples with big questions of history and national identity. That he does this while delivering an evening of fierce laughter and theatrical thrills is a truly remarkable achievement. The very gifted director Steve H. Broadnax III, who makes his Globe debut, has gathered a powerhouse cast who will unleash the potent energy of this extraordinary play in a production Globe audiences are sure to embrace. I’m delighted to bring it, and these great artists, to San Diego.”
Appropriate won three 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for Sarah Paulson, and Best Lighting Design of a Play for Jane Cox.
The upcoming production will also have scenic design by Arnel Sancianco, costume design by Celeste Jennings, lighting design by Alan C. Edwards, sound design by Curtis Craig, and casting by David Caparelliotis and Joe Gery of Caparelliotis Casting. Norman Anthony Small is the production stage manager.
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Look back at the Broadway production, which was directed by Lila Neugebauer, in the gallery below.
Alyssa Emily Marvin and Elle Fanning in Appropriate
Natalie Gold in Appropriate
Natalie Gold and Corey Stoll in Appropriate
Natalie Gold, Alyssa Emily Marvin, Michael Esper, Sarah Paulson, and Corey Stoll in Appropriate
Michael Esper, Elle Fanning, Natalie Gold, Alyssa Emily Marvin, and Corey Stoll in Appropriate
Michael Esper in Appropriate
Michael Esper, Corey Stoll, and Sarah Paulson in Appropriate
Sarah Paulson in Appropriate
Michael Esper, Natalie Gold, Corey Stoll, and Sarah Paulson in Appropriate
Sarah Paulson in Appropriate
Sarah Paulson and Elle Fanning in Appropriate
Michael Esper and Graham Campbell in Appropriate
Michael Esper and Elle Fanning in Appropriate
Graham Campbell in Appropriate
Elle Fanning in Appropriate
Elle Fanning and Corey Stoll in Appropriate
Corey Stoll in Appropriate
Alyssa Emily Marvin in Appropriate
