Off-Broadway's revival of Kenneth Lonergan's Hold On to Me Darling officially opened October 16—read the reviews here. Neil Pepe is directing the new production at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, where performances will continue through December 22.
Film star Adam Driver is making a stage return in the revival, starring as country music icon Strings McCrane, who abandons the limelight to return to his small Tennessee hometown after the death of his mother. The cast also includes Heather Burns as Nancy, Adelaide Clemens as Essie, Keith Nobbs as Jimmy, CJ Wilson as Duke, and Frank Wood as Mitch. Understudies Mark Jacoby, Haskell King, and Jamie Ann Romero round out the company. Casting is by Telsey Casting.
See photos from opening night in the gallery below.
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Adam Driver
Adam Driver
Adam Driver
Adelaide Clemens
Heather Burns
CJ Wilson
Keith Nobbs
Frank Wood
Jez Butterworth
Frank Wood, Adam Driver, and Heather Burns
The company of Hold On to Me Darling
Kenneth Lonergan and Juliana Canfield
Kenneth Lonergan and Juliana Canfield
Juliana Canfield and Edmond Donovan
Juliana Canfield
Mark Consuelos
Mark Consuelos
Kenneth Lonergan
Kenneth Lonergan and Jez Butterworth
Neil Pepe and Jez Butterworth
Kenneth Lonergan and Neil Pepe
Daniel Aukin
Will Butler
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
Tom Pecinka
Judd Hirsch and guest
David Adjmi
The creative team includes scenic designer Walt Spangler, costume designer Suttirat Larlarb, lighting designer Tyler Micoleau, and sound designer David Van Tiegham. Wagner Johnson Productions is general managing.
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