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Dylan Baker, Jeff Daniels, Lucy Liu, Janet McTeer to Be New Cast of Broadway’s God of Carnage

Jeff Daniels in God of Carnage
(© Joan Marcus)
Jeff Daniels in God of Carnage
(© Joan Marcus)

Dylan Baker, Jeff Daniels, Lucy Liu, and Janet McTeer will be the new Broadway cast for Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning Best Play God of Carnage, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, beginning with the March 2 performance.

The play, directed by Tony winner Matthew Warchus, is about a schoolyard dispute and its aftermath. The production currently stars Christine Lahti, Annie Potts, Jimmy Smits, and Ken Stott.

Baker, who will play Alan, received a Tony nomination for La Bete, with other Broadway credits including November, Mauritius, and Eastern Standard. Daniels, who will play Michael, originated the role of Alan in the production, receiving a Tony nomination for his work. He won a Drama Desk Award for Fifth of July, an Obie for Johnny Got His Gun, and is also well known for his film work.

Liu, who will be making her Broadway debut as Annette, has numerous film and television credits, including Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Charlie’s Angels, Chicago, and an Emmy-nominated turn in Ally McBeal. McTeer, who will play Veronica, received a Tony nomination for her recent performance in Mary Stuart, and won the Tony, Oliver and other awards for her performance in A Doll’s House. She previously played her role in the London production of the play.

For more information, visit www.godofcarnage.com.

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