Little Bear Ridge Road on Broadway tickets
About Little Bear Ridge Road
Little Bear Ridge Road is a New York Times Critic's Pick! See Academy Award nominee Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird, Grey House) play "one of the funniest and most thoroughly human characters seen lately on a New York stage" (New York Times) in this acclaimed new drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, A Bright New Boise). A riveting portrait of a reclusive aunt and her gay nephew navigating loss, Little Bear Ridge Road is "a gorgeous new drama; a multifaceted gem, exquisitely shaped and cut," raves TimeOut in a five-star review.
Directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, Little Bear Ridge Road in New York takes audiences to a place Hunter often writes about: his Idaho roots. In the outer limits of a rural town, the last two estranged members of the Fernsby family tree, a reclusive aunt and her gay nephew, come back together to sort the mess left behind after a troubled father's passing. Rekindling where they can, the two now face uncomfortable and universal questions: how do we deal with other people? See Little Bear Ridge Road on Broadway to find out.
"A jewel of a play," raves the Hollywood Reporter. "The brilliant Laurie Metcalf is in blazing form in a singularly beautiful piece that shifts almost imperceptibly from acerbic comedy to searing pathos. This is a gorgeous play. Its rewards are as immense as the Idaho night skies."
Audio Described / Captioned Performances
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Run time
1hr 35min. No intermission.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
October 7th, 2025
End date
December 21st, 2025
Good acting and performance. a little long
Great acting in this play about every day mid-western life. Laurie Metcalf is fabulous!
Stars on stage
Laurie Metcalf
Micah Stock
John Drea
Meighan Gerachis
Little Bear Ridge Road cast and creative team
By: Samuel D. Hunter
Director: Joe Mantello
Cast list: Laurie Metcalf (as Sarah), Micah Stock (as Ethan), John Drea (as James), Meighan Gerachis (as Paulette)
Sets: Scott Pask
Costumes: Jessica Pabst
Lighting: Heather Gilbert
Sound: Mikhail Fiksel
Venue
Accessibility
Wheelchair seating in the Orchestra only, assisted listening devices. No elevators or escalators.
More information about Little Bear Ridge Road
A shimmering play by one of America's most-produced playwrights, Little Bear Ridge Road asks is connection more trouble than it’s worth?
As an aging aunt and gay nephew's stilted relationship begins anew, the two reluctant relatives — separated by age, beliefs, and experience — start to understand the joys and downfalls of letting someone else into your own story, even if only for a fleeting moment.
The play won raves during its Chicago debut at Steppenwolf. A ★★★★ hit, The Chicago Tribune wrote, "I can’t overstate how good it is to see Laurie Metcalf, a consummate Chicago-style actor, back in the city that made her famous because it fell in love with her honesty."
"For Metcalf...the exceptional world premiere is a career highlight in a career of highlights," adds The Chicago Reader.
What to watch for
- Audience may know Laurie Metcalf from her many screen credits, but she has theatre roots and is an ensemble member at Steppenwolf, the regional theatre where this show began.
- Joe Mantello is the acclaimed director of Wicked and Assassins, and he previously worked with Metcalf on Grey House.
- The Chicago Sun-Times gave the show four stars and said, "This is a deeply beautiful piece of writing... brought to brilliant life."
- Other plays by Samuel D. Hunter include Pocatello, The Whale, Lewiston/Clarkston, and A Bright New Boise.
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. Avoid bringing packages, luggage, and backpacks. Some items must be checked.
The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get tickets for Little Bear Ridge Road?
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What is the running time of Little Bear Ridge Road?
Little Bear Ridge Road runs for 1hr 35min. No intermission.
What is the age recommendation for Little Bear Ridge Road?
Ages 12+.
What is Little Bear Ridge Road about?
A reclusive aunt and her gay nephew reunite to sort the mess left behind after a troubled father's passing.
Who wrote Little Bear Ridge Road?
Samuel D. Hunter, most known for his Academy Award-winning film The Whale, wrote this new play.
Who directs Little Bear Ridge Road?
Joe Mantello, a Tony winner and the director of Wicked, directs this production.
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