Denzel Washington and Tammy Blanchard on Broadway’s Iceman Cometh
Great news guys!
Two great actors from the big screen return to Broadway in spring for the revival of Eugene O’Neil classic work “The Iceman Cometh”. Five-time Tony winner George C. Wolfe will direct the production scheduled to begin previews on 22 March and open on 26 April at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.
Tickets for all dates can be bought here.
Denzel Washington, the two-time Oscar winner, will play the lead role of Theodore Hickman known as Hickey, a charming travelling salesman. This poetic drama will unfold in a Manhattan saloon when Hickey, himself deeply conflicted, passionately encourages fellow alcoholics to abandon their pipe dreams and take hold of harsh reality.
Denzel Washington appeared on Broadway several times since his debut in “Checkmates” in 1988. He starred in “Fences” in 2010, winning a Tony Award and in “A Raisin in the Sun” in 2014.
The two-time Tony nominee and Emmy winner Tammy Blanchard has been recently casted and picked for the role of Cora. She earned her Tony nominations for her roles as Louise in the 2003 revival of “Gypsy” and Hedy La Rue in 2011 production of “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying”. Her most successful roles on the screen are as Florinda in “Into the Woods” and as Judy in “Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows”
“The Iceman Cometh” is described as a “masterwork” and “the greatest American playwright” by critics and we can freely say that Eugene O’Neill’s tragic vision remains undiminished by time. The latest revival of the play was in 1999 when Kevin Spacey played Hickey and we simply can’t wait to see Denzel in this high demanding role. The play will be produced by Scott Rudin who produced “Fences” and “Shuffle Along”.
Since George C. Wolfe staged last season’s successes “Shuffle Along”, “Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921” and “All that Followed”, and now directs the revival with such a great cast, this 14-week run is expected to hit the roof both with numbers in box office and critics.
Don’t miss the opportunity to watch the Tony and Oscar winners in theatre and purchase your tickets right away.
The Iceman Cometh
Show Date and Time: Thursday, 22 March 2018, 7pm
Show Location: Bernard B. Jacobs Theater, New York
Show Duration: 3 hours and 50 minutes including 2 intermissions
Age Restriction: children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre
