Jason Sudeikis will star as John Keating in the world premiere of DEAD POETS SOCIETY, a new play based on the beloved 1989 film.
Written by Academy Award winner Tom Schulman, adapted from his screenplay, and directed by John Doyle, DEAD POETS SOCIETY is set at a rigorous all-boys preparatory school renowned for its ancient traditions, where the unconventional Professor Keating inspires his students to defy conformity, and to live passionately.
Performances for Dead Poets Society will begin Thursday, October 27 at CSC (136 East 13th Street) with an official press opening Thursday, November 17. Additional casting will be announced in the coming weeks.
Francesca Carpanini, known for her role in the Classic Stage Company's production of Dead Poets Society, made her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated revival of The Little Foxes and has also appeared in The Good Wife and Catching Up. more...
David Garrison, renowned for his extensive career in both television and theatre, brought his formidable stage presence to the Off-Broadway production of Dead Poets Society, further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and accomplished actor. more...
Cody Kostro, who made his Off-Broadway debut in Dead Poets Society at Classic Stage Company, has since gone on to make his Broadway debut in Six Degrees of Separation and currently plays Charlie Dobkins on "Law and Order SVU." more...
Bubba Weiler, who played Ryan in the Classic Stage Company's production of Dead Poets Society, has an extensive background in theater, including Broadway appearances in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and notable Chicago performances such as To Kill A Mockingbird at Steppenwolf. more...
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