I Need That 2023
Closing: December 30, 2023
I Need That - 2023 Broadway History , Info & More
Todd Haimes Theatre (Broadway)
229 W. 42nd St. New York, NYSam doesn’t get out much. Actually, he doesn’t get out at all, opting instead for the safety of his house in the company of his things—his many, many things. But when a notice from the government arrives alerting Sam that he must clean up his property or face eviction, he’s forced to reckon with what’s trash, what’s treasure, and whether we can ever know the difference between the two.
Danny DeVito returns to Roundabout Theatre Company in I Need That, starring alongside his daughter, Lucy DeVito, and Ray Anthony Thomas in a deeply human new comedy from playwright Theresa Rebeck and director Moritz von Stuelpnagel, the team behind Bernhardt/Hamlet.
I Need That - 2023 - Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR I Need That
I NEED THAT: DANNY DEVITO’S GOT THE GOODS
6 / 10
Directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel—who helmed Rebeck’s 2018 backstage drama Bernhardt/Hamlet, also at the Roundabout—I Need That runs only 100 intermission-free minutes, but somehow feels padded. Perhaps in an effort to avoid turning the play into The Danny DeVito Show, Rebeck gives Foster and Amelia a few crises and obstacles, most of which feel contrived. Foster going to Cleveland to live right near his son and grandkids, however, does make sense, and it gives rise to Sam’s brilliant one-liner: “Ohio is the source of all disappointment and grief in America.” (If that had been on a T-shirt in the lobby, I would have bought three of them.) There’s so much substance on stage, literally—Alexander Dodge’s set is a brilliant testament to the pure emotional power of material goods; less so in the script. Sorry!
Review: Danny DeVito Hoards Laughter And Tears In ‘I Need That’
6 / 10
DeVito gets more mileage out of Sam than you’d expect from the page, performing with a loose, raffish panache. When Foster tells Sam he’s planning to move to Ohio to be with his son’s family, Sam reacts with visceral incredulity. “Cleveland?!” he repeats, elongating the first syllable with a gargling glottal stop slathered in phlegm and contempt. Funny pronunciation. Silly faces. Kooky obsessives behaving irrationally. It’s been the stuff of sitcoms for decades and popular for a reason. Still, when you put TV-level product on the Broadway stage, don’t be surprised if the audience talks back.
by Blair Ingenthron - December 30, 2023
Twins stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito reunited at I NEED THAT over the holidays. Check out a photo of the reunion here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 29, 2023
Get a backstage look at I Need That on Broadway's 90-second scene change!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company’s world-premiere production of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, is now in its final three weeks of performances off-Broadway.
by Show Highlights - November 13, 2023
In this video, check out highlights from Roundabout Theatre Company’s world-premiere production of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - November 12, 2023
This time, the reader question was: Have parents and children appeared in the same Broadway show together, before Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito in I Need That?
by Bruce Glikas - November 7, 2023
The best of Broadway was on hand at the American Airlines Theatre last night, where Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated opening night of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. See the photos!
by Sidney Paterra - November 3, 2023
Just last night, Broadway welcomed the latest work from one of the industry's most prolific and widely produced playwrights, Theresa Rebeck. I Need That, starring Danny and Lucy DeVito, marks her fifth Broadway play, though the scope of her work is much wider.
by Opening Night - November 3, 2023
In this video, watch as we take you inside opening night of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel.
by Bruce Glikas - November 3, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. BroadwayWorld was there backstage and at the after party. Check out photos here of all the stars including a TAXI reunion!
by Bruce Glikas - November 3, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. The show officially opened last night, November 2. Check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 2, 2023
Read the reviews for I Need That starring Danny DeVito on Broadway.
by Bruce Glikas - November 2, 2023
See photos from the opening night red carpet of I Need That starring Danny DeVito!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 1, 2023
Danny DeVito returns to Broadway in the Roundabout Theatre Company world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, which opens on Thursday, November 2.
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2023
See production photos from Roundabout Theatre Company’s world-premiere production of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, starring Danny DeVito.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 13, 2023
The world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel has been extended for one week at Roundabout Theatre Company.
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2023
Danny DeVito returns to Roundabout Theatre Company in I Need That, starring alongside his daughter, Lucy DeVito, and Ray Anthony Thomas. The production begins previews tonight, October 13. Meet the cast of I Need That here!
by Blair Ingenthron - October 8, 2023
Watch the cast discuss I NEED THAT on Broadway, which begins previews on Friday, October 13 here!
by Nicole Rosky - September 14, 2023
In this video, watch as we check in with the company of Roundabout Theatre Company's next Broadway play, the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck.
by Jennifer Broski - September 13, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. Check out photos of the cast as they meet the press!
by Jennifer Broski - August 18, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. Check out photos of the Broadway marquee here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 31, 2023
Don't miss out on the highly-anticipated Broadway debut of 'I NEED THAT' starring Danny DeVito. Find out all the details about the show's performances starting in October and get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience.
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the Broadway and Off-Broadway line-up for the 2023-2024 season. Check out all the details on who, what, when, and where!
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I Need That History
Other Productions of I Need That
| 2023 | Broadway | Original Broadway Production Broadway |
I Need That - 2023 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance | Danny DeVito |
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