The new play began performances began Sept. 10, 2014, prior to an official opening Oct. 5, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. . Tickets are currently on sale through Sept. 6.
Juilliard graduate makes his Broadway debut as Christopher John Francis Boone, a socially awkward, mathematical savant who is written as though he fits somewhere on the autism spectrum (although it is never determined). Much like 's 2003 best-selling novel of the same name, he aims to uncover how the titular "Dog" was speared by a garden fork in the middle of the night.
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Christopher, explained playwright Stephens, "thinks with a sense of wonder. I think he talks with a sense of wonder, and I think Christopher has a real sense of wonder at the world... We hanker for a sense of awe."
Tony Award winner directs. . The cast also includes (August: Osage County) as Ed, Tony nominee (London Assurance) as Mrs. Alexander, (The 39 Steps) as Siobhan and (The Constant Wife) as Judy.
Rounding out the ensemble are (An Octoroon at Soho Rep), Keren Dukes ("Nurse Jackie"), Stephanie Roth Haberle (Artist Descending a Staircase), (The Laramie Project), (Hit-Lit at Queens Theatre), (War Horse), (War Horse), Tom Patrick Stephens (The New York Idea) and Timothy Wright (The Bridges of Madison County). (Matilda the Musical) plays Christopher at certain performances.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time transferred to London's West End following a sold-out run at the National's Cottesloe Theatre in 2012. The production received seven 2013 Olivier Awards, including Best New Play.
Here's how it's billed: "Fifteen-year old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor's dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever."
The production is designed by three-time Olivier Award winner , with lighting by Tony Award winner , video design by Finn Ross, movement by and for Frantic Assembly, music by and sound by Ian Dickinson for Autograph. Casting is by and .
The play is produced on Broadway by Stuart Thompson, Tim Levy for NT America, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures Inc., and Chris Harper for NT Productions, , , , , Glass Half Full Productions, Ruth Hendel, , Prime Number Group, , Triple Play Broadway and .
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time offers over 50 tickets at $27 for every performance. Tickets are on sale by phone at (212) 239-6200, online at and in person at the Barrymore Theatre box office (243 West 47th Street).
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