Directed by , the limited engagement will officially open March 10. Performances continue through June 12.
Blackbird tells the story of a 27-year-old woman who finds and confronts the man who sexually abused her when she was 12.
Blackbird premiered at the Edinburgh International Festival in 2005, then transferred to London in 2006 and won the Olivier Award for Best New Play, in a production directed by Peter Stein. In 2007 the drama got its New York premiere at in a production starring Daniels and Allison Pill, directed by Mantello. The play has been staged around the world, including South Africa, Australia, Italy and Canada.
This will mark Daniels' sixth Broadway appearance. He was nominated for a 2009 Tony Award for his performance in . His films include "Purple Rose of Cairo," "Dumb and Dumber" and "The Martian."
Williams has been nominated for Academy Awards three times, including once for her performance as Marilyn Monroe in "My Weekend With Marilyn." She made her Broadway debut as Sally Bowles in the 2014 revival of .
The production has scenic design by , costume design by , lighting design by and sound design by Fitz Patton.
Blackbird is produced on Broadway by .
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