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Julia Louis-Dreyfus makes her Broadway debut beside Ed Harris, Allison Janney and Joe Keery in a Palm Springs family blowup — previews now.
Five marquee names share one sunlit Palm Springs living room: Julia Louis-Dreyfus in her Broadway debut, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Lily Rabe and Stranger Things' Joe Keery. Jon Robin Baitz's play turns a Christmas Eve homecoming into a fight over who gets to tell a family's story, and it is catching the cast in its first weeks of previews. If you want the fall's most talked-about star lineup before the reviews land, this is the ticket.
What to expect
A single-set family drama that plays about two hours and fifteen minutes with one intermission. Expect sharp, funny arguments over politics and loyalty that tighten into a reveal, with the whole ensemble on stage for long stretches. Previews mean the production may still be adjusting before opening night.
Good to know
- Times Square–42 St (1/2/3/7/N/Q/R/W/S) is a short walk to 141 West 44th Street.
- The official seller is ATG Tickets; buying there or at the box office avoids resale markups.
- Recommended for ages 12 and up; the play deals with family secrets and grief.
- Runs roughly two hours fifteen minutes with one intermission, so plan dinner before or after.
- Star-cast limited runs sell unevenly — midweek performances usually have better seat choice than weekends.
Common questions
Is this Julia Louis-Dreyfus's first Broadway show?
Yes. The production bills it as her Broadway debut, opposite Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery and Lily Rabe.
What is Other Desert Cities about?
A writer returns to her parents' Palm Springs home on Christmas Eve with a memoir that could expose a long-hidden family tragedy, forcing everyone to fight over the truth.
How long does it run?
It is a limited engagement at the Hudson Theatre through January 17, 2027, with opening night set for October 18, 2026.