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Kathryn Erbe to Join Frank Langella on Broadway in The Father

Florian Zeller’s play will have its American premiere under the direction of Doug Hughes.

Kathryn Erbe will star opposite Frank Langella in the upcoming Broadway production of The Father.
Kathryn Erbe will star opposite Frank Langella in the upcoming Broadway production of The Father.
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Full casting has been announced for Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Florian Zeller's drama The Father. Directed by Doug Hughes and translated by Christopher Hampton, the production will play the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre beginning March 22, 2016, with opening night set for April 12, 2016.

The Father is a contemporary work about dealing with Alzheimer's. As previously announced, three-time Tony Award winner Frank Langella leads the company as Andre, a retired dancer living with his adult daughter Anne and her husband. Or is he a retired engineer receiving a visit from Anne who has moved away with her boyfriend? Why do strangers keep turning up in his room? And where has he left his watch?

Joining Langella in the company will be Kathryn Erbe (Law & Order: Criminal Intent), Brian Avers (The Lieutenant of Inishmore), Charles Borland (A Man for All Seasons), Hannah Cabell (Grounded), and Liz Wisan (These Paper Bullets).

The creative team for The Father includes Scott Pask (scenic design), Catherine Zuber (costume design), Donald Holder (lighting design), Fitz Patton (original music and sound design), and Jim Steinmeyer (illusion consultant).

For more information and tickets, click here.

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