The production, which received four Tony nominations, opened on Broadway April 23 at the Theatre following previews that began April 1. Performances were originally scheduled through June 14. .
Upon closing Airline Highway will have played 25 previews and 53 regular performances.
The production previously played Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre.
Airline Highway received Tony nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (), Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (), Best Costume Design of a Play (David Zinn) and Best Lighting Design of a Play (Japhy Weideman).
"In the parking lot of The Hummingbird, a once-glamorous motel on New Orleans鈥檚 infamous Airline Highway, a group of friends gather," press notes state. "A rag-tag collection of strippers, hustlers and philosophers have come together to celebrate the iconic burlesque performer Miss Ruby. The party rages through the night as old friends resurface to pay their respects."
Freeman and other members of the Chicago company are again featured in the play. The cast includes Tony Award winner White (, ), , , , , , , , Shannon Eagen, Venida Evans, Joe Forbrich, Leslie Hendrix, Sekou Laidlow, Todd d'Amour and Toni Martin.
The Steppenwolf Theatre production is presented on Broadway by the at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, with direction by (, ).
The creative team includes (scenic design), David Zinn (costume design), Japhy Weideman (lighting design), and Fitz Patton (original music and sound design).
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