Appropriate on Broadway Tickets
About Appropriate on Broadway
A deceased patriarch, a family reunion, a buried secret — these may seem like familiar ingredients of an American drama, but the play Appropriate, by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, tackles them all in fresh, startling, and darkly comedic ways. Starring Emmy Award winner Sarah Paulson and Golden Globe nominee Corey Stoll, Appropriate on Broadway is a searing new play from one of theatre’s most exciting and award-winning voices.
In Appropriate, now returning to New York after an acclaimed Off-Broadway production, the dysfunctional Lafayette family returns to their Arkansas plantation following the recent death of their father. What starts as a warm-enough reunion full of old wisecracks and sibling affection turns into something more mysterious: an estranged sibling shows up and a dark relic is unearthed on the land revealing an unsavory, grotesque part of the Lafayette family past.
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Important information
- Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
- No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary.
- All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles.
- The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl 1 intermission.
Start date
March 25th, 2024
End date
June 23rd, 2024
Categories
Venue
Age
Ages 12+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
Reviews
1K+ reviews on Show-Score
Stars on stage
Sarah Paulson
Ella Beatty
Appropriate on Broadway cast and creative team
By: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Director: Lila Neugebauer
Producer: Second Stage Theater
Cast list: Sarah Paulson (as Toni), Corey Stoll (as Bo), Ella Beatty (as River), Natalie Gold (as Rachael), Alyssa Emily Marvin (as Cassie), Graham Campbell (as Rhys), Michael Esper (as Franz), Everett Sobers and Lincoln Cohen (alternating as Ainsley)
Design: dots
Costumes: Dede Ayite
Lighting: Jane Cox
Sound: Will Pickens and Bray Poor
Venue
Belasco Theatre
Accessibility
2 wheelchair spaces
More information about Appropriate on Broadway
Premiering in 2013 at Signature Theatre, Appropriate in New York was celebrated as a blazing play that overturns the classic family drama. The New York Times raved, that Appropriate is "piercingly clear, with carefully drawn characters who speak in crisp and fluid dialogue. It’s a remarkable and devious play.”
Now, the play comes to Broadway starring Sarah Paulson, now known for her Emmy-winning onscreen career. Appropriate is directed by new-play maverick Lila Neugebauer, who has staged similar ensemble works such as The Wolves (for which she won the Obie Award), Miles for Mary (Drama Desk Award nomination), and Mrs. Murray’s Menagerie (Lucille Lortel Award nomination).
What to watch for
- Sarah Paulson leads the cast. The American Horror Story star returns to Broadway for the first time in 13 years as Toni, the divorced eldest daughter in the play.
- Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ plays explore race and legacy. In his play Gloria, Jacobs-Jenkins exposed how surviving magazine executives, in the wake of an office shooting, look to use the story for their own competitive gain. In An Octoroon, he employs blackface to dissect identity. Now, in Appropriate on Broadway, the playwright looks at how one family chooses to manipulate and — per the title — appropriate the disturbing findings on their father’s plantation.
- Jacobs-Jenkins is one of today’s most celebrated writers. The playwright has won the Paula Vogel Award, was named a MacArthur Fellow, and has twice been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
- Second Stage gives acclaimed works a new production. The company was founded in 1979 to produce “second stagings” of American plays by living writers that deserved to reach a wider audience. That mission expanded to producing new plays by a emerging writers, which has helped launch countless careers.
Frequently asked questions
What is Appropriate on Broadway about?
Sarah Paulson returns to Broadway in this limited engagement.
Which theatre is Appropriate on Broadway at?
Appropriate on Broadway is at New York's Belasco Theatre.
What is the running time of Appropriate on Broadway?
Appropriate on Broadway runs for 2hr 30min. Incl 1 intermission..
What is the age recommendation for Appropriate on Broadway?
Ages 12+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
How do you get tickets for Appropriate on Broadway?
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How much are tickets for Appropriate on Broadway?
Appropriate on Broadway tickets start at $77.
Who wrote Appropriate?
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins wrote Appropriate, and the show marks his Broadway debut. He's a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist for his plays Gloria and Everybody.
Who directed Appropriate?
Lila Neugebauer directs Appropriate on Broadway. She also directs a revival of Uncle Vanya later in the 2023-24 season, and she's also known for directing The Waverly Gallery on Broadway and The Wolves off Broadway.
Is Appropriate on Broadway suitable for kids?
Appropriate contains sexual themes and strong language, so it is not recommended for young children.
Is Appropriate on Broadway good?
Appropriate marks the long-awaited Broadway debut for a celebrated modern playwright, and this production also marks Sarah Paulson's return to the stage. This combination of talents makes Appropriate unmissable!
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