Lola is a faded beauty queen trapped in a lonely marriage to Doc, a recovering alcoholic on the brink of relapse. When a pretty young woman becomes a boarder in their cluttered Midwest home, their lives are unsettled as unspoken passions rise to the surface. As the emptiness of their marriage is laid bare, can they find their way back to each other or will they be undone?
Kevin Anderson, a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and a celebrated actor with accolades such as the Theatre World Award and Joseph Jefferson Award, appeared on Broadway in the Manhattan Theatre Club production of *Come Back, Little Sheba* as Doc from January 24, 2008, to March 16, 2008. more...
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
Caroline Stefanie Clay, known for her performances in MTC's productions such as Come Back, Little Sheba, has also graced the stages of Broadway and Off-Broadway, earning a Helen Hayes Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2007 for her role in Doubt. more...
(Understudy)
S. Epatha Merkerson, an acclaimed actor with an Emmy, Golden Globe, and multiple NAACP Image Awards, brought her remarkable talent to the stage in a past production of "Come Back, Little Sheba." more...
Brian J. Smith, who appeared on Broadway in 2008 as Turk in Come Back, Little Sheba, has built a diverse career spanning television, film, and stage, including notable roles in Sense8 and The Matrix Resurrections. more...
Keith Randolph Smith, who has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in American Psycho, Fences, and The Piano Lesson, also showcased his talent in Come Back, Little Sheba. more...
Brenda Wehle, who has an extensive Broadway resume including "The Crucible," "Spinning into Butter," and "Come Back, Little Sheba," has also been recognized with Obie Awards for her performances in "Talking Heads" and Tony Kushner’s "The Intelligent Homosexuals Guide…". more...
Awards and Nominations
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Kevin Anderson was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Actress in a Play: S. Epatha Merkerson was nominated but did not win.
2008 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: S. Epatha Merkerson was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Jane Cox Lighting Designer
Obadiah Eaves Sound Designer
Peter Golub Composer
(Original Music)
(Original Music)
James Noone Scenic Designer
Michael Pressman Director
Jennifer Von Mayrhauser Costume Designer
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