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Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick See Timothy Olyphant in Hold On to Me Darling

Kenneth Lonergan’s new play opens at Atlantic Theater Company.

| Off-Broadway |

March 15, 2016

Emmy nominee Timothy Olyphant returns to the stage in Hold On to Me Darling.
Emmy nominee Timothy Olyphant returns to the stage in Hold On to Me Darling.
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Emmy nominee Timothy Olyphant (Justified) celebrated his opening night in Hold On to Me Darling, a new play from Oscar nominee Kenneth Lonergan, on March 14. The Atlantic Theater Company production is directed by Neil Pepe.

Jenn Lyon takes on the role of Nancy in the new play.
Jenn Lyon takes on the role of Nancy in the new play.
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Olyphant plays Strings McCrane, a country-and-western star who begins questioning the meaning of his life upon learning of his mother's death. Determined to abandon his celebrity and career, he moves back to his hometown in Tennessee. It doesn't go well.

Australian actress Adelaide Clemens makes her off-Broadway debut as Essie.
Australian actress Adelaide Clemens makes her off-Broadway debut as Essie.
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The company also includes Adelaide Clemens (The Great Gatsby), Tony nominee Jonathan Hogan (As Is), Jenn Lyon (Fish in the Dark), Keith Nobbs (The Legend of Georgia McBride), and C.J. Wilson (Bronx Bombers).

Keith Nobbs, Jonathan Hogan, and C.J. Wilson complete the company.
Keith Nobbs, Jonathan Hogan, and C.J. Wilson complete the company.
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Hold On to Me Darling features scenic design by Walt Spangler, costume design by Suttirat Larlarb, lighting design by Brian MacDevitt, and sound design by David Van Tieghem.

Hold On to Me Darling is written by Kenneth Lonergan and directed by Neil Pepe.
Hold On to Me Darling is written by Kenneth Lonergan and directed by Neil Pepe.
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Guests at the opening-night festivities included Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rebecca Hall, Morgan Spector, and many others.

Kenneth Lonergan shares a photo with his daughter, Nellie, and wife, actress J. Smith Cameron.
Kenneth Lonergan shares a photo with his daughter, Nellie, and wife, actress J. Smith Cameron.
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Guests at the performance included Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.
Guests at the performance included Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.
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Rebecca Hall and Morgan Spector were also on hand to catch the performance.
Rebecca Hall and Morgan Spector were also on hand to catch the performance.
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Drama Desk Award nominee Paola Lázaro-Muñoz joins Between Riverside and Crazy Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis on the red carpet.
Drama Desk Award nominee Paola Lázaro-Muñoz joins Between Riverside and Crazy Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis on the red carpet.
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Bryan Fenkart appeared in the Atlantic's recent production of These Paper Bullets!
Bryan Fenkart appeared in the Atlantic's recent production of These Paper Bullets!
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