Eugene Ionesco’s great absurdist comedy Exit the King comes to Broadway for a strictly limited fourteen-week engagement, starring the peerless Academy Award winners Geoffrey Rush and Susan Sarandon. This momentous production marks Mr. Rush’s Broadway debut and Ms. Sarandon’s first time on Broadway in over twenty-five years. The cast also stars Emmy Award nominee Lauren Ambrose and Tony Award winner Andrea Martin.
Exit the King is a hilarious and poignant comedy about a megalomaniacal ruler, King Berenger (Rush) whose incompetence has left his country in near ruin. Despite the efforts of Queen Marguerite (Sarandon) and the other members of the court to convince the King he has only 90 minutes left to live, he refuses to relinquish any control.
Lauren Ambrose, known for her Emmy-nominated role in HBO's "Six Feet Under," previously graced Broadway in "Exit the King." more...
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Michael Hammond, who served as co-director for "Exit The King," has an extensive background in theatrical teaching, directing, acting, and choreography, and is well-remembered for his leading roles in productions such as "The Music Man" and "Ragtime" with The Company Theatre. more...
Brian Hutchison, known for his roles in Broadway productions such as Man and Boy, Looped, and notably Exit the King, has also graced Off-Broadway stages and appeared in numerous film and television projects, showcasing his versatile talent. more...
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David Manis, known for his extensive Broadway career including his role in Exit The King, has also graced the stages of Off-Broadway and international theaters, and appeared in numerous television shows such as "Monk" and "The X-Files." more...
Andrea Martin, a versatile actress known for her extensive work in television, film, and theater, brought her remarkable talent to the Broadway stage in productions such as Exit the King, showcasing her exceptional range and earning her a place among the most nominated actresses for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. more...
Geoffrey Rush made a significant impact on Broadway with his debut in 2009's Exit the King, a performance that earned him the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play. more...
Susan Sarandon, who returned to Broadway in the 2009 revival of Exit the King, has had a distinguished career with numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actress for Dead Man Walking and multiple Emmy nominations for her work in television. more...
Awards and Nominations
2009 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Geoffrey Rush won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Andrea Martin was nominated but did not win.
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Geoffrey Rush won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Andrea Martin was nominated but did not win.
2009 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Geoffrey Rush won.
Production Team
Neil Armfield Adaptation
Director
Damien Cooper Lighting Designer
Dale Ferguson Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
Russell Goldsmith Sound Designer
John Rodgers Composer
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Geoffrey Rush Adaptation
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