Roundabout Theatre Company presents an electrifying new production of Clifford Odets' classic tale about keeping your integrity in the face of success. In the golden age of Hollywood cinema, actors may have all the glory, but studio execs have all the power. The Hoff-Federated studio has had its most successful star, Charlie Castle, over a barrel ever since it helped cover up a mistake that could have ended his career. When a woman with insider knowledge threatens to come forward, the studio heads will stop at nothing to protect Charlie's secret... but how far is he willing to go before he quits the movie business for good? Set in a glossy world of rumor mills and rocky friendships, Clifford Odets' The Big Knife is a riveting, bitingly funny look at how challenging it can be to stay true to yourself when everyone expects you to play a part.
This is the first new Broadway production since The Big Knife premiered on Broadway in 1949, directed by Lee Strasberg.
Bobby Cannavale, who starred in The Big Knife, has an extensive theater background including a Drama Desk nomination for The Hairy Ape and Tony nominations for The Motherf-er With The Hat and Mauritius. more...
Marin Ireland, known for her Tony-nominated performance in Reasons to be Pretty and her Obie Award-winning role in Cyclone, also graced Broadway with her compelling performance in The Big Knife. more...
Billy Eugene Jones, who boasts an impressive array of Broadway credits including The Big Knife, has also earned accolades for his Off-Broadway performances, such as an Obie Award for his role in Fat Ham at the Public Theater. more...
Reg Rogers, who starred in "The Big Knife," has an impressive theatre background including notable performances in "Holiday" (Tony and Drama Desk Nominations) and "The Royal Family" (Outer Critics Circle Nominations), as well as recent television roles in "The Americans" and "Boardwalk Empire." more...
Joey Slotnick, who made his Lincoln Center Theater debut, has an impressive Broadway resume that includes a notable performance in "The Big Knife." more...
Brenda Wehle, known for her extensive Broadway career including her role in "The Big Knife," has also garnered critical acclaim Off-Broadway and internationally, with notable performances and Obie Awards to her name. more...
C.J. Wilson, known for his extensive work on Broadway including productions like Glengarry Glen Ross and Long Day's Journey into Night, brought his seasoned stage presence to The Big Knife, adding depth to the show's dynamic cast. more...
Chip Zien, known for his iconic roles in *Into the Woods* and *Falsettos*, was most recently seen on Broadway in *The Big Knife*, directed by Douglas Hughes. more...
Awards and Nominations
2013 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Richard Kind was nominated but did not win.
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Richard Kind was nominated but did not win.
2013 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Richard Kind was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
John Lee Beatty Sets Designer
Doug Hughes Director
James F. Ingalls Lighting Designer
Catherine Schreiber Costumes Designer
David Van Tieghem Sound Designer
Composer
(Original Music)
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