The McCarter Theatre Center's world premiere of Choice, penned by Wicked book writer Winnie Holzman, began previews May 8 at the New Jersey venue's Berlind Theatre with an official opening set for May 18. Performances will continue through June 2. Get a first look at the production in the gallery below.
The cast includes Ilana Levine (You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Seinfeld) as Zippy, Kate Mulligan (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) as Erica, Dakin Matthews (Waitress, To Kill a Mockingbird) as Clark, Jake Cannavale (Fish in the Dark) as Hunter, Tony nominee Caitlin Kinnunen (The Prom) as Zoe/Leah or Lena, and Barzin Akhavan (Network) as Mark/The Other Mark. Casting is by Karyn Casl of The Telsey Company.
Jake Cannavale, Dakin Matthews, and Ilana Levine
Dakin Matthews and Ilana Levine
Dakin Matthews and Ilana Levine
Dakin Matthews, Ilana Levine, and Caitlin Kinnunen
Caitlin Kinnunen and Ilana Levine
Barzin Akhavan and Ilana Levine
Barzin Akhavan and Ilana Levine
Sarah Rasmussen directs the production. The creative team also includes scenic designer Andrew Boyce, costume designer Raquel Adorno, lighting designer Masha Tsimring, sound designer André Pluess, dialect and vocal coach Liz Hayes, intimacy coordinator Alicia Rodis, dramaturg Julie Felise Dubiner, production stage manager Alison Cote, and assistant stage manager Matthew Luppino.
“This is a dream team, all-star ensemble cast to bring Winnie’s wildly timely, funny and deeply heartfelt play to life,” Rasmussen said in an earlier statement. “I’ve loved Winnie’s humanity and humor ever since I started watching her shows as a kid. It’s been one of the great honors of my career to develop this new version of Choice. It’s such a heartfelt, intergenerational, and wise look into the choices that make up a life—and one I can’t wait to share with audiences.”
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