Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane lead an all-star cast featuring F. Murray Abraham, Stockard Channing, Megan Mullally and Micah Stock in the Broadway comedy about the comedy of Broadway: It's Only a Play. Written by four-time Tony winner Terrence McNally and directed by three-time Tony winner Jack O'Brien, this is a celebration of theatre at its best- and theatre people behaving their not-so-best.
It's opening night of Peter Austin's (Matthew Broderick) new play as he anxiously awaits to see if his show is a hit. With his career on the line, he shares his big First Night with his best friend, a television star (Nathan Lane), his fledgling producer (Megan Mullally), his erratic leading lady (Stockard Channing), his wunderkind director, an infamous drama critic (F. Murray Abraham) and a fresh-off-the-bus coat check attendant (Micah Stock in his Broadway debut).
It's alternately raucous, ridiculous and tender- reminding audiences why there's no business like show business. Thank God!
F. Murray Abraham, renowned for his extensive work in theater, film, and television, and an Academy Award winner, brought his exceptional talent to the cast of "It's Only a Play," adding to his impressive repertoire which includes more performances of Terrence McNally's plays than any other actor. more...
Matthew Broderick, who has an extensive and illustrious career on both stage and screen, was a notable cast member in *It's Only a Play* on Broadway. more...
Stockard Channing, who graced Broadway in Terrence McNally’s smash hit *It’s Only a Play*, is a celebrated actress with eight Tony Award nominations and a Tony win for *A Day in the Death of Joe Egg*. more...
Rupert Grint, best known for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series, brought his stage talents to Broadway in the past with his performance in "It's Only a Play," following his acclaimed West End debut in "Mojo." more...
Nathan Lane, a three-time Tony Award winner and widely acclaimed stage entertainer, starred in the 2014 production of It's Only a Play, adding to his illustrious Broadway career which includes notable performances in The Producers and Angels in America. more...
Megan Mullally, known for her award-winning role on "Will & Grace" and her Broadway performances in shows like "Grease" and "Young Frankenstein," once graced the stage in the Off-Broadway Carnegie Hall production of "Guys And Dolls" alongside Nathan Lane and Jack O'Brien. more...
Micah Stock, a Tony Award-nominated actor, is celebrated for his notable Broadway performances, including his role in It's Only a Play. more...
Awards and Nominations
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards
Best Featured Actor in a Play: Rupert Grint won.
2015 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: F. Murray Abraham was nominated but did not win.
2015 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Micah Stock was nominated but did not win.
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