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Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon Rehearse Frankie and Johnny

Arin Arbus directs a new Broadway revival of Terrence McNally’s play.

New York City Off-Broadway

Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon are currently in rehearsals for the new Broadway revival of Terrence McNally's Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune stars Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon.
Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune stars Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon.
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Directed by Arin Arbus, the production will play the Broadhurst Theatre. Performances begin on May 4, with an official opening set for May 30. The strictly limited 16-week engagement will conclude on August 25.

Michael Shannon plays Johnny in Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.
Michael Shannon plays Johnny in Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.
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The two-character play offers a "portrait of a lonely waitress and a short order cook whose first date turns into a one-night stand — and maybe more."

Audra McDonald as Frankie in Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune
Audra McDonald plays Frankie in Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.
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The production's creative team includes Riccardo Hernandez (sets), Emily Rebholz (costumes), Natasha Katz (lighting), Nevin Steinberg (sound), and J. Jared Janas (hair, wig, and makeup).

Michael Shannon and Audra McDonald rehearse Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.
Michael Shannon and Audra McDonald rehearse Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.
(© Jenny Anderson)