Five actors this well known rarely share one Broadway stage, and Baitz wrote a play that gives each of them a weapon: a secret, a grudge, or a manuscript. The argument is about who owns a family's story, and it gets uglier and funnier the longer the night goes. If you like your drama verbal, precise and acted by people you have watched on screen for decades, this is the ticket of the fall.
What to expect
About two hours and fifteen minutes including a fifteen-minute intermission. The Hudson is a restored 1903 house with a relatively shallow orchestra, so even mid-priced seats stay close to the actors. The play is set in a single Palm Springs living room and runs on conversation rather than spectacle.
Good to know
- The Hudson sits at 141 West 44th Street, minutes from Times Sq-42 St on the 1/2/3, 7 and N/Q/R/W
- Recommended for ages twelve and up per the production's own guidance
- The theatre is dark Mondays and plays a Wednesday matinee as well as weekend matinees
- Rush and lottery options were still to be announced when this was written
- Recording devices and photography are prohibited once you are inside the house
- Large luggage and outside food are not permitted; professional cameras must be checked
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Common questions
Who is in the cast?
Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays Polly, Ed Harris plays Lyman, Allison Janney plays Silda, Lily Rabe plays Brooke and Joe Keery plays Trip.
How long does it run?
About two hours and fifteen minutes including one fifteen-minute intermission, in a limited engagement scheduled through January 17, 2027.
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