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Eileen Atkins Doubt Debut Delayed for Flu, Actress on Day to Day Schedule
By: BWW News Desk Jan. 12, 2006
Announced earlier to join the show tonight, Eileen Atkins will not be performing in Doubt this evening. The actress, who is said to be suffering from the flu, will join the production as soon as possible. Originally scheduled to debut on Tuesday, January 10th, Atkins was struck by the flu during rehearsals and has not yet gone on.
New cast members Ron Eldard and Jena Malone, however, began their run with the January 11th matinee. Eldard and Malone--who play Father Flynn and Sister James respectively, are also recovering from the flu.
Cherry Jones, Brían F. O'Byrne and Heather Goldenhersh played their final performance on Sunday, January 8. Original cast member and Tony Award-winner Adriane Lenox will continue in the role of Mrs. Muller.
Doubt's set design is by John Lee Beatty, costume design is by Catherine Zuber, lighting design is by Pat Collins, and original music and sound design is by David Van Tieghem. Doubt is produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays, MTC Productions Inc. (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer), Roger Berlind and Scott Rudin.
The performance schedule is Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 PM, with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2:00 PM, and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are available by calling Telecharge.com at 212: 239-6200 or at the Walter Kerr Theatre box office (219 West 48th Street). For more information, visit www.DoubtOnBroadway.com.
