Tune in to see Jeff Daniels, star of Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE, on "The Martha Stewart Show" this Thursday, April 1. "The Martha Stewart Show" airs in the New York area on WNBC, Channel 4 at 11:00am. Check local listings for times outside the New York area. On "The Martha Stewart Show," Jeff will make faux food that looks good enough to eat.
Jeff Daniels stars with
Dylan Baker,
Lucy Liu and
Janet McTeer in GOD OF CARNAGE at the
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).
After receiving rave reviews in London, GOD OF CARNAGE opened on Broadway March 22, 2009 to unanimous praise.
Jeff Daniels originated the role of ‘Alan' in the original Broadway production of GOD OF CARNAGE, for which he received a Tony nomination. In a rare casting twist, he returns to the show to play the role of ‘Michael.'
Janet McTeer created the role of ‘Veronica' in the London premiere of the play. Ms. McTeer is appearing with the support of
Actors' Equity Association. The producers gratefully acknowledge
Actors' Equity Association for its assistance of this production.
The
Yasmina Reza comedy won the Tony Award for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play (
Matthew Warchus). GOD OF CARNAGE also won the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy.
GOD OF CARNAGE is a comedy of manners without the manners. The play deals with the aftermath of a playground altercation between two boys and what happens when their parents meet to talk about it.
GOD OF CARNAGE reunites the creative team that staged the Tony Award-winning Best Play, Art. Designed by
Mark Thompson (sets and costumes), with lighting by
Hugh Vanstone, sound by
Simon Baker &
Chris Cronin, the play has music by
Gary Yershon.
Tickets are available through Telecharge.com, by phone at 212-239-6200, or 800-432-7250, online at
www.Telecharge.com or in person at the Jacobs Theatre box office, 242 West 45th Street. Box office hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00am - 8:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm to 6:00pm.
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