Mother Play – A Play in Five Evictions is a dramatic stage play written by American playwright Paula Vogel. The play debuted on Broadway at the Hayes Theater on April 25, 2024 as part of Second Stage Theater's 2023–2024 season starring Jessica Lange, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Jim Parsons.[1][2][3]
| Mother Play | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Paula Vogel |
| Characters | Phyllis Carl Martha |
| Date premiered | April 3, 2024 |
| Place premiered | Helen Hayes Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Washington D.C., 1962 |
Synopsis
editPhyllis, a hardheaded matriarch, attempts to guide the direction of her children's lives as they move into a new apartment in Washington, D.C.[4][5]
Cast and characters
edit| Character | Broadway[1] |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| Phyllis | Jessica Lange |
| Carl | Jim Parsons |
| Martha | Celia Keenan-Bolger |
Production history
editThe play was announced in 2023 to make its world debut as part of Second Stage Theater's 2023–2024 Broadway Season. The play was directed by Tina Landau. Previews were held from April 3, 2024 and the play officially opened on April 25, 2024.[6] With a limited run, the play closed on June 16, 2024. The set was designed by David Zinn and costumes by Toni-Leslie James.[7]
Accolades
edit2024 Broadway debut
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 |
Tony Awards | Best Play | Paula Vogel | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Actress in a Play | Jessica Lange | Nominated | |||
| Best Featured Actor in a Play | Jim Parsons | Nominated | |||
| Best Featured Actress in a Play | Celia Keenan-Bolger | Nominated | |||
| Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Play | Mother Play | Nominated | [9] | |
| Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play | Jessica Lange | Won | |||
| Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play | Celia Keenan-Bolger | Won | |||
| Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Play | Mother Play | Nominated | [10] | |
| Distinguished Performance | Jessica Lange | Nominated | |||
| Jim Parsons | Nominated | ||||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Paula Vogel | Nominated | [11] | |
| Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play | Jessica Lange | Won | |||
| Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play | Celia Keenan-Bolger | Nominated | |||
| Jim Parsons | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ a b "Paula Vogel's 'Mother Play' is Gearing Up for Its World Premiere in Broadway's Second Stage Theater This April | Classicalite". 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Mother Play". Playbill.
- ^ Miranda, Genesis (March 20, 2024). "Paula Vogel's 'Mother Play' is Gearing Up for Its World Premiere in Broadway's Second Stage Theater This April". Classicalite.
- ^ "Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons and Celia Keenan-Bolger Make a Move in Broadway's Mother Play (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "'Mother Play,' Equity NYC EPA". Backstage.com.
- ^ "Paula Vogel's Mother Play Delays 1st Broadway Preview | Playbill".
- ^ Paulson, Michael (September 6, 2023). "Jessica Lange Leads Starry Cast of New Paula Vogel Play on Broadway". New York Times.
- ^ "'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead Tony Awards with 13 nominations each". NPR. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ https://playbill.com/article/stereophonic-leads-2024-drama-desk-awards-with-7-wins-including-outstanding-play
- ^ "2024 Drama League Award Nominations announced". Theatermania. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "Stereophonic Leads 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards, Wins Best Play; See the Full List of Winners". Playbill. Retrieved May 13, 2024.