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Mia Barron, Christina Kirk, Ben Shenkman, et al. Set for Public Theater’s Knickerbocker

Mia Barron
(© Joseph Marzullo/Retna)
Mia Barron
(© Joseph Marzullo/Retna)

The Public Theater has announced casting for Jonathan Marc Sherman’s Knickerbocker, to be presented as part of the theater’s Public LAB season, May 6-29, with an opening on May 19. Pippin Parker will direct.

In the play, a man prepares for the birth of his first son while ensconced in his favorite restaurant booth.

The cast will feature Mia Barron (Pauline), Alexander Chaplin (Jerry), Bob Dishy (Raymond), Christina Kirk (Tara), Zak Orth (Chester), and Ben Shenkman (Melvin).

The production will feature scenic design by Peter Ksander, costume design by Gabriel Berry, lighting design by Jeff Croiter, and projection design by Shawn Duan.

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