Ayad Akhtar returns to Lincoln Center Theater with his new play, JUNK. Set in the high-flying, risk-seeking, teetering financial world of the 1980s and inspired by the real junk bond kings of the day, this riveting story shows us from the inside how money became the only thing that mattered.
Financier Robert Merkin will stop at nothing to take over an iconic American manufacturing company, changing the rules as he goes. With his brilliance matched only by his swagger, Merkin sets in motion nothing less than a financial civil war, pitting magnates against workers, lawyers against journalists, and every one against themselves.
Steven Pasquale (The Bridges of Madison County and TV's "Rescue Me") leads an impeccable cast, directed by Tony winner Doug Hughes (Doubt), in this no-holds-barred portrait of the dark side of the American Dream.
Ito Aghayere made her Broadway debut originating the role of Jacqueline Blount in Ayad Akhtar's Tony Award-nominated "Junk" at Lincoln Center Theater. more...
Phillip James Brannon, who graced the Broadway stage in Lincoln Center's production of Junk, has an impressive resume that includes an Obie Award for Bootycandy at Playwrights Horizons and numerous notable Off-Broadway and regional theater performances. more...
Tony Carlin, known for his extensive Broadway career including roles in productions such as The Lehman Trilogy and Bernhardt/Hamlet, also showcased his talents in Junk. more...
Demosthenes Chrysan, known for his role in the world premiere of "Blood and Gifts" at the National Theatre in London, has an impressive resume including Off-Broadway world premieres such as "Urge for Going" at the Public Theater and "Aftermath" at New York Theatre Workshop. more...
Jenelle Chu, making her LCT debut in "Junk," has an impressive theater background including performances in "Scorched: A Fiery New Musical" and "These Seven Sicknesses," as well as TV roles in "Elementary" and "Instinct." more...
Rick Holmes, who appeared in Lincoln Center Theater's production of Hapgood and has an extensive Broadway resume including Matilda and Peter and the Starcatcher, was also part of the cast of Junk more...
Ted Koch, who was part of the Broadway production of Junk, has an extensive resume that includes notable performances in To Kill a Mockingbird and Death of a Salesman on Broadway, as well as a variety of Off-Broadway, regional, film, and television roles. more...
Ian Lassiter, who graced the stage in Lincoln Center Theater's production of *War Horse*, has an extensive resume that includes Broadway performances in *The Cherry Orchard* and notable Off-Broadway roles in *Pericles* and *An Octoroon*. more...
Teresa Avia Lim made her Lincoln Center Theater debut in "Junk," bringing with her a wealth of experience from Off-Broadway productions such as "Taming of the Shrew" and "The Mobile Unit's Macbeth," as well as notable TV roles in "Blue Bloods" and "Limitless." more...
Adam Ludwig made his LCT debut in "Junk," having previously showcased his talent Off-Broadway in productions such as "Good" and "Jewtopia," and on television in popular series like "Fringe" and "Sex and the City." more...
Danny Mastrogiorgio, known for his extensive work both on and off Broadway including performances in "Golden Boy" and "Wait Until Dark," was also part of the cast of the past production "Junk." more...
Sean McIntyre, who made his Lincoln Center Theater debut, previously performed in the regional production of JUNK at La Jolla. more...
Nate Miller made his Lincoln Center Theater debut in "Junk," bringing a wealth of experience from Off-Broadway productions such as "Ripcord" and "Of Good Stock," as well as regional theater performances including "True West" and "Romeo and Juliet." more...
Steven Pasquale, known for his role as Sean Garrity in Rescue Me, brought his versatile talent to the stage in Junk. more...
Ethan Phillips, known for his role as Neelix in "Star Trek: Voyager," has an extensive theater background, including his performance in "My Favorite Year" at Lincoln Center Theater and various Broadway productions such as "All the Way" and "November." more...
Matthew Rauch, who has an extensive background in both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, played a role in the regional production of Junk at La Jolla Playhouse. more...
Matthew Saldivar, known for his diverse roles on Broadway including a notable performance in "Junk," has an impressive resume that spans both stage and screen, with credits ranging from "Bernhardt/Hamlet" to "The Wedding Singer." more...
Michael Siberry, known for his extensive theatre work including roles in "Spamalot" on both tour and Broadway, as well as "The Sound of Music" on Broadway, brings a wealth of experience to the stage, having also performed in notable productions such as "An Enemy of the People" with the Manhattan Theatre Club and "Mrs. Warren's Profession" with the Roundabout Theatre Company. more...
Miriam Silverman, who previously starred in Lincoln Center's production of "Junk," brings her extensive experience from acclaimed stage performances and notable TV roles to her return in Sidney Brustein’s Window. more...
Joey Slotnick, making his Lincoln Center Theater debut, has an impressive resume with Broadway credits including "The Front Page" and "The Big Knife," and Off-Broadway performances in productions such as "Dying for It" and "Happy Hour." more...
Henry Stram, making his Lincoln Center Theater debut in "Junk," has an impressive resume that includes notable Broadway performances in "The Elephant Man," "Inherit the Wind," "The Crucible," and "Titanic," as well as an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence. more...
Stephanie Umoh, who previously graced the stage in LCT's Falsettos and earned a Theatre World Award for her role as Sarah in Broadway's Ragtime, brings her extensive experience from productions like Fiasco Theater's Into the Woods and regional performances including Sister Act and Les Miserables to the cast of Junk. more...
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