Headly will assume the role created by . Alexander is taking over the role originated by the author. Wilson and David's last performance will be June 7. The limited engagement of the production, originally scheduled through June 7, has been extended for six weeks through July 19.
A former member of the Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble, Headly has extensive stage credits, including The Philanthropist at Manhattan Theatre Club and the New Group's 2013 The Jacksonian.
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The play, from the creator and star of HBO鈥檚 鈥淐urb Your Enthusiasm鈥� and co-creator of 鈥淪einfeld," is directed by Tony Award winner . David's dysfunctional family comedy officially opened on Broadway March 5 at the Cort Theatre.
Prior to its first preview (Feb. 2, 2015), the world premiere had taken in over $13.5 million in advance sales at the box office. That figure was the highest advance for any spring production on Broadway and, according to the New York Times, beat the previous record for a play, $13.05 million for the 2013 revival of Harold Pinter's Betrayal (produced by , also the producer of Fish in the Dark). It recently recouped its entire capitalization. For the week of May 11-17, the production played to 101.6 percent capacity (the extra due to standing room), bringing in $1,208,230 at the box office.
The cast also includes , , , , , , , , , , , , , Jeff Still, and .
The production has scenic design by , costume design by , lighting design by and sound design by and .
Tickets, priced $65-$155, are available at .
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