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Take Me Out Revival 2022

Ages: 13+
Opened: April 4, 2022
Closing: May 29, 2022

Take Me Out - 2022 Broadway History , Info & More

In this Tony Award-winning Best Play, playwright Richard Greenberg celebrates the personal and professional intricacies of America's favorite pastime. When Darren Lemming (Jesse Williams), the star center fielder for the Empires, comes out of the closet, the reception off the field reveals a barrage of long-held unspoken prejudices. Facing some hostile teammates and fraught friendships, Darren is forced to contend with the challenges of being a gay person of color within the confines of a classic American institution. As the Empires struggle to rally toward a championship season, the players and their fans begin to question tradition, their loyalties, and the price of victory.


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Take Me Out
9 / 10

Ellis's ensemble cast-which also includes Julian Chi as a Japanese pitcher, Hiram Delgado and Eduardo Ramos as macho Empires, and Ken Marks as their manager-is a model of teamwork, with the main cast leading the charge. The role of Darren is challenging because the character is such a cipher ('I don't have a secret, Kippy. I am a secret'), but Williams balances believable swagger with lovely shades of growing self-awareness. Oberholtzer brings high low-life intensity to his performance as the foolish Shane, and Dirden is a pillar of testy rectitude as the pious Davey. But Mason is by far the play's best role, and Ferguson-warm, sweet and infectiously enthusiastic-is the show's most valuable player. In every moment he spends onstage, with every perfectly timed aperçu, he wears the audience like a glove.

‘Take Me Out’ Broadway Review: Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Jesse Williams Hit It Out of the Ballpark
7 / 10

Ellis and his cast deliver scene after scene of great drama. How Greenberg gets to some of those scenes in the second act is little more than sloppy dramatic license, unfortunately. The final confrontation between Mungitt and Lemming, as mediated by Kippy, provides emotional fireworks. Unexplained is that Mungitt landed in prison for murdering Lemming's best friend, Davey Battle (Brandon J. Dirden), and Lemming would be the last person allowed to see the accused at this moment in time. Even shakier is the idea that Lemming would have a best friend who's a raving religious bigot. Before Lemming came out of the closet, did Battle never express his 'pervert' view of homosexuality? This 'Take Me Out' is worth seeing, even if it's not built on a firm playing field.

From the Winner's Circle: TAKE ME OUT Star Jesse Tyler Ferguson Talks LGBTQ+ Visibility and More!
by A.A. Cristi - June 12, 2022


Jesse Tyler Ferguson has won the 2022 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for TAKE ME OUT.

VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Talks TAKE ME OUT, GAY PRIDE & PREJUDICE, and More With GLAAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022


GLAAD today released an exclusive interview with Emmy and Tony nominated actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. He discusses the Jesse Williams photo leak, Gay Pride & Prejudice and more.

TAKE ME OUT To Host Post-Show Talk Back With Cast Members, Billy Bean, and Sports Journalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022


The Tony-nominated Best Revival, TAKE ME OUT, will host a special post-show talkback on Tuesday, May 17 featuring members of the cast; Billy Bean, one of only two Major League Baseball players to come out as gay; as well as sports journalists Howard Bryant and Kat O’Brien.

TAKE ME OUT Theater Installs New Camera to Monitor Audience Members After Illegal Nude Photos Were Taken of Jesse Williams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022


It has been reported that the Hayes Theater, where Take Me Out is currently running, has installed a new infrared camera to more closely monitor audience members after video of a nude scene featuring Jesse Williams was shared online. 

Second Stage and Actors' Equity Speak Out About Illegal Nude Photos Taken of Jesse Williams in TAKE ME OUT
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2022


Second Stage and Actors' Equity are speaking out after photos were illegally taken of Jesse Williams' nude scene in the Broadway play Take Me Out.

VIDEO: Jesse Williams & Jesse Tyler Ferguson Play the 'Broadway BFF Test' on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022


Watch Jesse Williams and Jesse Tyler Ferguson with Andy Cohen on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live last night to discuss their current Broadway run in Take Me Out, nude scenes and stars. The pair was also joined by Julian Cihi, Hiram Delgado, Eduardo Ramos, and Carl Lundstedt, their fellow cast members from the show who also served as bartenders.

VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Talks TAKE ME OUT, BROADWAY RISING, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Marissa Tomeo - April 30, 2022


Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss his starring role in Broadway's revival of TAKE ME OUT and more. Ferguson also shares details about fatherhood, including footage of his son. He shares a story with Fallon's special guest co-host, singer Shawn Mendes, about attending the Oscars party.

VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Discusses Why TAKE ME OUT Is Still Relevant Today on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - April 25, 2022


Jesse Tyler Ferguson sat down with the women of The View this morning to discuss his current Broadway run in Take Me Out and his upcoming documentary, Broadway Rising. Plaing Mason Marzac in the new revival of Take Me Out, Ferguson discussed how the piece still feels as relevant as ever.

VIDEO: Jesse Williams Reveals His Baseball Connection to TAKE ME OUT on LATE NIGHT
by Michael Major - April 19, 2022


Jesse Williams sat down with Seth Meyers to discuss his Broadway debut in Take Me Out. Williams spoke on how the Broadway schedule differs from television, his 'intense' nude scene, and his connection to baseball prior to Take Me Out. Watch the new interview now!

TAKE ME OUT Extends Run Through June 11th
by Marissa Tomeo - April 8, 2022


Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, President and Artistic Director; Khady Kamara, Executive Director) has announced that its hit production of TAKE ME OUT has been extended for two additional weeks on Broadway and will now run through Saturday, June 11th.  Written by Richard Greenberg and directed by Scott Ellis, TAKE ME OUT officially opened to rave reviews on April 4th at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). 

Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at TAKE ME OUT Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - April 6, 2022


Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play Take Me Out opened Monday night at the Hayes Theatre and we've got all the photos of the starry attendees for opening night.

VIDEO: Go Inside Opening NIght of TAKE ME OUT!
by Nicole Rosky - April 5, 2022


Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play Take Me Out opened just last night at the Hayes Theatre. Directed by Scott Ellis, Take Me Out features Patrick J. Adams, Julian Cihi, Hiram Delgado, Brandon J. Dirden, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Carl Lundstedt, Ken Marks, Michael Oberholtzer, Eduardo Ramos, Tyler Lansing Weaks, and Jesse Williams.

Photos: TAKE ME OUT Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - April 5, 2022


Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play Take Me Out opened just last night at the Hayes Theatre. Check out photos from the after paarty!

VIDEO: Watch TAKE ME OUT Cast Take Opening Night Bows
by Nicole Rosky - April 5, 2022


Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play, Take Me Out, opened just last night at the Hayes Theatre. Check out footage from their first official curtain call below!

Photos: Inside TAKE ME OUT's Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - April 5, 2022


Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play Take Me Out opened just last night at the Hayes Theatre. Check out photos from the first official curtain call.

VIDEO: First Look at TAKE ME OUT on Broadway Starring Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and More!
by A.A. Cristi - April 4, 2022


Watch a video preview of TAKE ME OUT on Broadway starring Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play, Take Me Out, is currently running on at the Hayes Theater!

Review Roundup: TAKE ME OUT Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - April 4, 2022


Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play, Take Me Out, officially opened at the Hayes Theater! Read all the reviews from the New York Times and more!

VIDEO: Jesse Williams, Patrick J. Adams & Jesse Tyler Ferguson Talk TAKE ME OUT on TODAY
by Michael Major - March 29, 2022


Jesse Williams, Patrick J. Adams, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to discuss Second Stage's production of Take Me Out. Directed by Scott Ellis, Take Me Out also features Julian Cihi, Hiram Delgado, Brandon J. Dirden, JCarl Lundstedt, Ken Marks, Michael Oberholtzer, Eduardo Ramos, and Tyler Lansing Weaks.

Photos: First Look at TAKE ME OUT on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - March 23, 2022


The Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play, Take Me Out, is officially in previews at the Hayes Theater, where it was originally set to open almost two years ago. 

VIDEO: Jesse Williams Talks TAKE ME OUT on THE DAILY SHOW with Trevor Noah
by Michael Major - March 8, 2022


Last night, Jesse Williams sat down with Trevor Noah on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. Williams spoke to Trevor about his Broadway debut in Take Me Out and the power dynamics his character faces as a star baseball player of color who comes out at the peak of his career and more. Watch the new interview now!

VIDEO: TAKE ME OUT Gets Ready to Return to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - March 6, 2022


In just days, the Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play, Take Me Out, will officially begin previews at the Hayes Theater, where it was originally set to open almost two years ago. Right before Broadway shut down, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge met with the company while they were still in rehearsals. We're looking back on that day ahead of the show's official return!

Take Me Out History

Other Productions of Take Me Out

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2003   Broadway Broadway Transfer
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2022   Broadway Second Stage Broadway Revival Production
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2022   Broadway Broadway Return Engagement
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Take Me Out - 2022 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Jesse Tyler Ferguson
2022 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Awards Jesse Tyler Ferguson
2022 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Awards Jesse Williams
2022 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play Take Me Out
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Patrick J. Adams
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Scott Ellis
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Jesse Tyler Ferguson
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Michael Oberholtzer
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Take Me Out
2022 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Jesse Tyler Ferguson
2022 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Michael Oberholtzer
2022 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Jesse Williams
2022 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Take Me Out
2021 Theatre World Awards Theatre World Awards Patrick J Adams

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