BABBITT

OCT 1 – NOV 3
Harman Hall

Image of Matthew Broderick for Babbitt courtesy of the artist, artwork by La Jolla Playhouse.

“A MUST-SEE…[Broderick] is a perfect Babbitt. He is a joy to watch on stage.” —The Georgetown Dish

“Big laughs (Broderick excels at physical comedy).” —The Washington Post

“STELLAR…Broderick commands the stage.” —TheaterMania

“BRODERICK IS A NATURAL…There’s never a dull moment onstage.”—Los Angeles Times

By Joe DiPietro
Adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis
Directed by Christopher Ashley
Produced in association with La Jolla Playhouse

Two-time Tony-winner Matthew Broderick (The Producers, Plaza Suite) makes his STC debut in this breathtaking political satire.

Meet George F. Babbitt: real estate broker, father of two, a fine, upstanding, middle-class American everyman. Seeking meaning to his humdrum existence, Babbitt plunges headlong into the most spectacular rebellion of his life (using the guest towel) and unwittingly turns the world around him upside down. Prepare to be amazed by this exhilarating adaptation of Sinclair Lewis’s satirical masterpiece.

Runtime: With one 15-minute intermission, the show is approximately two hours and ten minutes.

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Printed ASIDES are back, but we still have a digital option available for those who prefer it. Check out the online version of ASIDES here.

ASIDES

From the front page of Metro Weekly, check out this exclusive interview with Babbitt star Matthew Broderick, by Randy Shulman: “From the original Torch Song Trilogy to Election, to his current role in Babbitt, the actor discusses his legendary career.”

Matthew Broderick on the cover of Metro Weekly, Oct 3, 2024. Photo by Todd Franson.

The last few years, I seem to play pretty bad people.” Matthew Broderick reflects on his “unlikable” characters as he prepares for his Shakespeare Theatre Company debut in Babbitt, in this exclusive interview with The Washington Post‘s Thomas Floyd.

Matthew Broderick for The Washington Post, Oct 2, 2024. Photo by Marvin Joseph.

Matthew Broderick as Babbitt stands at a podium giving a speech alone on stage under bright spotlight. Nehal Joshi and Matthew Broderick beneath a khaki blanket on a dark stage with starlight overhead. Mara Davi and Matthew Broderick partner dancing under intimate lighting. Ann Harada on the telephone. Matthew Broderick dances with the cast of Babbitt Judy Kaye on the upper balcony, spreading out a bright blue cape.

Matthew Broderick in Babbitt.
Nehal Joshi and Matthew Broderick in Babbitt.
Mara Davi and Matthew Broderick in Babbitt.
Ann Harada in Babbitt.
Judy Kaye, Chris Myers, Matthew Broderick, Mara Davi, and Matt McGrath in Babbitt.
Judy Kaye in Babbitt.

Production photos by Teresa Castracane Photography.

Cast

Matthew Broderick*
George F. Babbitt

Mara Davi*
Storyteller #5

Ann Harada*
Storyteller #1

Nehal Joshi*
Storyteller #2

Judy Kaye*
Storyteller #6

Matt McGrath*
Storyteller #3

Chris Myers*
Storyteller #7

Ali Stroker*
Storyteller #4

Ahmad Kamal*
Understudy

Tracy Coffey
Understudy

Reese Cowley
Understudy

Sam Rodd
Understudy

Sadie O'Conor
Understudy

Full Cast List

George F. Babbitt: Matthew Broderick*
Storyteller #5: Mara Davi*
Storyteller #1: Ann Harada*
Storyteller #2: Nehal Joshi*
Storyteller #6: Judy Kaye*
Storyteller #3: Matt McGrath*
Storyteller #7: Chris Myers*
Storyteller #4: Ali Stroker*
Understudy: Ahmad Kamal*, Tracy Coffey, Reese Cowley, Sam Rodd, Sadie O'Conor

Artistic Team

Playwright: Joe DiPietro
Director: Christopher Ashley
Choreographer: Stephen Buescher
Scenic Designer: Walt Spangler
Costume Designer: Linda Cho
Lighting Designer: Cha See
Sound Designer: Leon Rothenberg
Original Music: Mark Bennett, Wayne Barker
Wig & Hair Designer: Charles G. LaPointe
Dramaturg: Drew Lichtenberg
Casting: Stephanie Yankwitt, CSA
Resident Casting Director: Danica Rodriguez
Associate Director: Rosie Glen-Lambert
Production Stage Manager: Martha Donaldson*
Assistant Stage Manager: Tyler Larson*

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers

Content Advisory

Some adult themes. Click read more below for full details, and spoilers.

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Lead Corporate Sponsor

Corporate Sponsor

Production Sponsors
Nick & Marla Allard
Steve Elmendorf
Scott Frisch
Kendall Lott
Abbe Lowell & Molly Meegan
Jacqueline Badger Mars
The Vos Foundation

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