Psychological Thriller Job Extends Broadway Run

Max Wolf Friedlich's JOB, which officially opened at Broadway's Hayes Theater July 30 following previews that began July 15, has extended its limited engagement.

Originally scheduled through September 29, performances will now continue through October 27. Read reviews for the two-person drama here.

The psychological thriller comes to the Main Stem with its original cast from its two earlier Off-Broadway engagements, at SoHo Playhouse in fall 2023 and the Connelly Theatre earlier this year, including Tony nominee Peter Friedman (Ragtime, Succession) and Sydney Lemmon (TÁR, Helstrom). Director Michael Herwitz is also back at the helm.

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Understudies Jeff Still and Arianna Gayle Stucki round out the company.

The play centers on an employee (Lemmon) at a big tech company, on leave after becoming the subject of a viral video, who begins working with a crisis therapist (Friedman).

The production features original music by Devonté Hynes, scenic design by Scott Penner, costume design by Michelle J. Li, lighting design by Mextly Couzin, and sound design by Cody Spencer. Rachel A. Zucker serves as production stage manager, with Hannah Getts as dramaturg. Additional casting is by The Telsey Office's Will Cantler.

JOB was nominated for the Outer Critics Circle’s John Gassner Award for playwright Friedlich.

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