Sarah Snook Stars in Groundbreaking Broadway Debut of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'
October 4, 2024Tickets for The Picture of Dorian Gray will soon be available, with a waitlist accessible at www.doriangrayplay.com.
A new adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic, The Picture of Dorian Gray, is set to open on Broadway in March following a successful run in the West End.
The production will take place at a Shubert theater, with specific dates and location to be announced soon.
Sarah Snook, known for her role in HBO's Succession, will make her Broadway debut in this adaptation, portraying all 26 characters.
Snook previously starred in the show's West End run, earning an Olivier Award for Best Actress for her performance.
The production has garnered positive reviews in both Sydney and London, where it premiered in 2020 and won two Olivier Awards, including one for Snook.
Kip Williams, the Artistic Director of the Sydney Theatre Company, adapted and directed the play, emphasizing its contemporary relevance and innovative use of video and on-stage cameras.
The creative team includes set and costume designer Marg Horwell, lighting designer Nick Schlieper, and video designer David Bergman.
Williams highlights the story's themes of beauty, excess, and societal obsession with youth, which resonate strongly in today's society.
Producer Michael Cassel describes the production as transformative and innovative, marking it as a significant career achievement.
The play is a stage adaptation of Wilde's 1890 novel, focusing on a young man who trades his soul for eternal youth while his portrait ages.
Snook has a strong theater background, having performed in various acclaimed productions and winning accolades such as Best Female Actor at the Helpmann Awards.
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The Hollywood Reporter • Oct 2, 2024
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