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Straight White Men 2018

Run Time:
One hour and 30 minutes
Ages: 12+
Opened: July 23, 2018
Closing: September 09, 2018

Straight White Men - 2018 Broadway History , Info & More

Hayes Theatre (Broadway)
240 West 44th St. New York, NY

It’s Christmas Eve, and Ed has gathered his three adult sons to celebrate with matching pajamas, trash-talking, and Chinese takeout. But when a question they can’t answer interrupts their holiday cheer, they are forced to confront their own identities. Obie Award-winning playwright Young Jean Lee takes a hilariously ruthless look at the classic American father-son drama. This is one white Christmas like you've never seen before.


Straight White Men - 2018 - Broadway Cast

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Straight White Men

‘Straight White Men’ review: Young Jean Lee’s milestone comedy underwhelms
5 / 10

There is no character development or plot, besides a handful of guys sitting around on a couch. As their father looks on, the three young men play games (including a retooled version of 'Monopoly' created by their mother), joke around (breaking into a parody version of the title song of 'Oklahoma!') and strut around in matching pajamas.

Theater Review: Straight White Men Dares to Be Complicated
8 / 10

The 90-minute examination of the ingrained dynamics at work amongst an aging father and his three adult sons is, in large part, exactly those things Lee points to as so currently unfashionable: It's nuanced, curious, and compassionate. That's not to say it's comfortable-Lee's sense of mischief and her expert control of tension are still at play-but it is, in its bones, gentle. Those buying tickets hoping for a gleeful evisceration of straight white male privilege, a parodic fuck-you of a play, may be disappointed. Good. Lee is doing something much harder and much more humane.

VIDEO: On This Day, August 28- Happy Birthday, Armie Hammer!
by A.A. Cristi - August 28, 2018


On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of Golden Globe-nominated actor Armie Hammer who is currently making his Broadway debut in Second Stage's Straight White Men. 

STRAIGHT WHITE MEN Takes Final Broadway Bow Today
by Nicole Rosky - September 9, 2018


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Straight White Men will conclude its limited run today, September 9. The play began previews at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) on Friday, June 29, 2018 and officially opened on Broadway on July 23, 2018. Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, stars Kate Bornstein, Josh Charles, Ty Defoe, Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne and Paul Schneider.

TV: STRAIGHT WHITE MEN on the Great White Way! Inside Opening Night with Armie Hammer & Company
by TV - Opening Night Special - July 24, 2018


Straight White Men officially opened on Broadway last night, July 23, 2018. Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, stars Kate Bornstein, Josh Charles, Ty Defoe, Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne and Paul Schneider.

Photo Coverage: Inside the Opening Night Party For STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
by Walter McBride - July 24, 2018


Straight White Men officially opened on Broadway last night, July 23, 2018. Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, stars Kate Bornstein, Josh Charles, Ty Defoe, Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne and Paul Schneider. The cast had their opening night party following the performance and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out all the photos below!

Photo Coverage: On The Red Carpet at Opening Night of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
by Walter McBride - July 24, 2018


Straight White Men officially opened on Broadway last night, July 23, 2018. Check out photos below from last night's opening night arrivals!

Photo Coverage: The Cast of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN Takes Their Opening Night Bows
by Walter McBride - July 24, 2018


Straight White Men officially opened on Broadway last night, July 23, 2018. Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, stars Kate Bornstein, Josh Charles, Ty Defoe, Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne and Paul Schneider. Check out photos below from last night's opening night curtain call!

BWW Review: Young Jean Lee's STRAIGHT WHITE MEN Returns to New York Faster, Funnier and Focused
by Michael Dale - July 24, 2018


There was plenty to admire when playwright/director Young Jean Lee's STRAIGHT WHITE MEN opened at The Public Theater in November of 2014.  Those familiar with the exceedingly non-traditional work of the Obie-honoree, whose past dramatic choices have included inserting a scene from 'Sesame Street' about Mr. Hooper's death into a play about King Lear and having silent nude performers interact with audience members to explore the boundaries of comfort zones may have chuckled a bit at the thought of her stepping into theatrical territory more or less defined in this country by the naturalistic classics of dramatists like Arthur Miller and Eugene O'Neill.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On STRAIGHT WHITE MEN on Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - July 23, 2018


Straight White Men began previews at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) on Friday, June 29, 2018 and officially opens on Broadway tonight, July 23, 2018. Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, stars Kate Bornstein, Josh Charles, Ty Defoe, Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne and Paul Schneider.

TV: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
by TV - Red Carpets - July 23, 2018


It's opening night! Straight White Men began previews at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) on Friday, June 29, 2018 and officially opens on Broadway tonight, July 23, 2018. Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, stars Kate Bornstein, Josh Charles, Ty Defoe, Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne and Paul Schneider.

Photo Flash: First Look at Armie Hammer, Josh Charles & More in STRAIGHT WHITE MEN on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - July 23, 2018


Straight White Men began previews at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) on Friday, June 29, 2018 and officially opens on Broadway tonight, July 23, 2018. Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, stars Kate Bornstein, Josh Charles, Ty Defoe, Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne and Paul Schneider.

TV: Watch Highlights of Armie Hammer, Josh Charles & More in STRAIGHT WHITE MEN!
by Nicole Rosky - July 23, 2018


Straight White Men began previews at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) on Friday, June 29, 2018 and officially opens tonight, July 23, 2018. Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, stars Kate Bornstein, Josh Charles, Ty Defoe, Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne and Paul Schneider. 

VIDEO: Armie Hammer Talks STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, & More on THE LATE SHOW
by Macon Prickett - July 18, 2018


Armie Hammer visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk making his Broadway debut, Call Me By Your Name, & more. Check out the clip below!

VIDEO: Armie Hammer Chats Making His Broadway Debut in STRAIGHT WHITE MEN on GMA
by Macon Prickett - July 9, 2018


Armie Hammer visits Good Morning America to discuss his upcoming film Sorry to Bother You and making his Broadway debut in Second Stage's STRAIGHT WHITE MEN. Check out the clip below!

Stephen Payne to Replace Denis Arndt in STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
by Julie Musbach - July 5, 2018


Stephen Payne will assume the role of "Ed" in the Broadway production of Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, directed by Anna D. Shapiro. Mr. Payne is replacing Denis Arndt, who is leaving the production due to creative differences.

Second Stage Theater Postpones Start Of Previews For STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
by A.A. Cristi - June 28, 2018


Second Stage Theater has postponed the start of previews of Young Jean Lee's STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, to accommodate additional rehearsal time for new cast member Denis Arndt.  Mr. Arndt joined the company earlier this week. 

Denis Arndt Replaces Tom Skerritt in Company of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
by Julie Musbach - June 25, 2018


Tony Award nominee DENIS ARNDT (Heisenberg) has joined the company of the Broadway production of Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, STRAIGHT WHITE MENdirected by Anna D. Shapiro. Mr. Arndt will perform the role of Ed, replacing Tom Skerritt, who has departed the production for personal reasons.

Armie Hammer Talks STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, Toxic Masculinity, and Making His Broadway Debut
by Stephi Wild - June 19, 2018


Armie Hammer is best known for playing roles in films such as The Social Network and Call Me By Your Name. Now he's making his Broadway debut in Young Jean Lee's play Straight White Men at Second Stage.

TV: Armie Hammer, Josh Charles & More Explain What STRAIGHT WHITE MEN Is All About!
by Nicole Rosky - June 15, 2018


Second Stage Theater presents Straight White Men, beginning previews at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) on Friday, June 29, 2018 and officially opening on Monday, July 23, 2018. Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, will star Armie Hammer, Tom Skerritt, Josh Charles, Kate Bornstein and Ty Defo.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, Including Armie Hammer, Tom Skerritt, and More!
by Walter McBride - June 15, 2018


Second Stage Theater presents STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, beginning previews at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) on Friday, June 29, 2018 and officially opening on Monday, July 23, 2018. Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, will star Armie Hammer, Tom Skerritt, Josh Charles, Kate Bornstein and Ty Defo. The cast held a meet and greet yesterday and BroadwayWorld was in attendance! Check out photos of the cast below!

Up on the Marquee: STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
by Walter McBride - May 21, 2018


Second Stage Theater will soon present STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, beginning previews at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) on Friday, June 29, 2018 and officially opening on Monday, July 23, 2018.  Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, will star Armie Hammer, Tom Skerritt, Josh Charles, Kate Bornstein and Ty Defo.

Josh Charles, Kate Bornstein & Ty Defoe Join Armie Hammer & Tom Skerritt in STRAIGHT WHITE MEN on Broadway
by Julie Musbach - April 5, 2018


Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Casey Reitz, Executive Director) has announced that Golden Globe and two-time Emmy nominee Josh Charles, Kate Bornstein and Ty Defoe will join Armie Hammer and Tom Skerritt in the Broadway production of Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, directed by Anna D. Shapiro.

Straight White Men History

Other Productions of Straight White Men

2014   Off-Broadway Public Theater Production
Off-Broadway
2018   Broadway Second Stage Theater Original Broadway Production
Broadway

Straight White Men - 2018 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2019 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Josh Charles

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