Casting has been announced for Pearl Theatre Company production of The Playboy of the Western World, set to play at New York City Center's Stage II October 2-November 22, with an official opening of October 11. J.R. Sullivan will direct.

Set in a secluded tavern on the west coast of Ireland, J.M. Synge's play tells the story of young Christopher Mahon, who stumbles out of the wild and into this remote place for a drink declaring he's killed his father.

The cast will feature Rachel Botchan as Widow Quin, Bradford Cover as Michael James, Dominic Cuskern as Jimmy Farrell, and Obie-award winner Sean McNall as Christy Mahon, as well as Ellen Adair (Sara Tansey), Stephanie Bratnick (Susan Brady), Michael Brusasco (Philly Cullen), Julie Ferrell (Honor Blake), Joe Kady (Old Mahon), Ryan G. Metzger (Shawn Keough), and Lee Stark (Pegeen).

The creative team will include ML Dogg (sound design), Harry Feiner (scenic design), Rachel Laritz (costume design), and Stephen Petrilli (lighting design).

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