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The Sound Inside 2019

Run Time:
90 minutes with no intermission
Ages: 13+
Opened: October 17, 2019
Closing: January 12, 2020

The Sound Inside - 2019 Broadway History , Info & More

Studio 54 (Broadway)
254 West 54th St. New York, NY

A Tenured Professor. A Talented Student. A Troubling Favor. The riveting and enthralling new play THE SOUND INSIDE is a stunningly suspenseful piece of theatre that proves: everyone has a story-the question is how it ends.

Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker will star in the Broadway premiere of THE SOUND INSIDE, written by Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter), directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit).

Ms. Parker will revisit her acclaimed performance as "Bella" in Rapp's new play following its world premiere last summer at Williamstown Theatre Festival (New York Times "Critic's Pick"). Will Hochman will make his Broadway debut reprising his role as "Christopher."


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Sound Inside

BROADWAY REVIEW: Mary-Louise Parker shines in Adam Rapp’s exquisitely dark drama ‘The Sound Inside’
9 / 10

As played in this gorgeous piece of theater by Mary Louise Parker - and, heaven forfend, what a complete performance! - Bella is a fiftyish woman, a professor of creative writing who sacrificed her personal life to a climb up the academic tentpole to a position at Yale University. She's the maybe-unreliable narrator of her own story, self-critical and fiendishly intelligent, even if she never has been all that productive. Couple of minor things published. That's been it. Still, a life to fill the years.

‘The Sound Inside’ Broadway Review: Mary-Louise Parker Writes Up a Storm in Riveting New Drama
9 / 10

David Cromer directs his two actors as if they were accomplices in a crime. (It helps that Bella and Christopher repeatedly discuss Dostoevsky and his murderous antihero Raskolnikov.) There's something bordering on the obscene about many of these chat fests. That the two never get intimate in the physical sense only adds to the overall discomfort. What Bella and Christopher write is far more revealing than anything they tell each other, or do. They can hide from everyone on campus, but not each other.

BWW Flashback: THE SOUND INSIDE Wraps Up Broadway Run
by Nicole Rosky - January 12, 2020


The Broadway premiere of The Sound Inside wraps up its run today at Studio 54, following 37 previews and 100 regular performances. The new psychological drama is written by Pulitzer prize finalist Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter) and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit), and stars Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker and Will Hochman.

BWW Interview: Will Hochman Tunes In to THE SOUND INSIDE
by Naomi Serviss - December 16, 2019


Hochman makes his Bradoway debut opposite Mary-Louise Parker in Adam Rapp's thought provoking play about writing and longing.

THE SOUND INSIDE Launches Writer's Challenge
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 9, 2019


Producers announced today the launch of THE SOUND INSIDE WRITER'S CHALLENGE. At the heart of THE SOUND INSIDE is a celebration of the passion, dedication, and drive of writers to better their craft. Entrants are invited to enter THE SOUND INSIDE WRITER'S CHALLENGE by submitting a fictional short story or play of 2000 words or less. Five entries will be selected to be read and edited by THE SOUND INSIDE playwright Adam Rapp and then published on The Sound Inside's social media accounts. Each winner will also receive two tickets to see THE SOUND INSIDE.

TV: Go Inside Opening Night of THE SOUND INSIDE with Mary-Louise Parker, Will Hochman & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - October 18, 2019


The Sound Inside began performances, Saturday, September 14, and officially opened last night, October 17, on Broadway at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker stars in the Broadway premiere of The Sound Inside, written by Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter), directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit). Will Hochman makes his Broadway debut reprising his role as 'Christopher.'

TV: Watch Broadway Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE SOUND INSIDE
by TV - Red Carpets - October 18, 2019


The Sound Inside began performances, Saturday, September 14, and officially opened last night, October 17, on Broadway at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). We're taking you to the star-studded red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet of THE SOUND INSIDE
by Nicole Rosky - October 18, 2019


The Sound Inside began performances, Saturday, September 14, and officially opened last night, October 17, on Broadway at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). We're taking you to the star-studded red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: Mary-Louise Parker & Will Hochman Celebrate Opening Night of THE SOUND INSIDE
by Nicole Rosky - October 18, 2019


The Sound Inside began performances, Saturday, September 14, and officially opened last night, October 17, on Broadway at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). We're taking you inside opening night below!

BWW Review: Mary-Louise Parker Cerebrally Fascinates in Adam Rapp's Quietly Riveting THE SOUND INSIDE
by Michael Dale - October 18, 2019


'Beyond her somewhat forgiving brown eyes,' the subject of Adam Rapp's subtly riveting character study, The Sound Inside says of herself, 'your narrator could be described as unremarkable. In that thorny subjective bureau of classification known as the Looks Department, if she's being brutally honest with herself, she'd say she's perhaps four or five degrees beyond mediocre, also known as 'sneakily attractive.' She is the equivalent of a collectible plate mounted to a wall.'

Review Roundup: THE SOUND INSIDE Opens On Broadway - See What The Critics Are Saying
by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2019


The acclaimed psychological drama, The Sound Inside, starring Mary Louise Parker and newcomer Will Hochman opens tonight on Broadway! See what the critics are saying!

Photo Flash: First Look at Mary-Louise Parker and Will Hochman in THE SOUND INSIDE
by Julie Musbach - October 7, 2019


Get a first look at Broadway's new psychological drama THE SOUND INSIDE.

VIDEO: Mary-Louise Parker Says the Relationship in THE SOUND INSIDE 'Defies Description'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 4, 2019


Mary-Louise Parker stopped by Live with Kelly and Ryan on Friday to talk about her Broadway show, 'The Sound Inside.' During the interview, Parker says the relationship between the two characters in the show 'defies description'.

VIDEO: THE SOUND INSIDE's Will Hochman Takes Over Instagram!
by Linnae Medeiros - October 3, 2019


BroadwayWorld got an inside look at The Sound Inside yesterday as Will Hochman took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out!

THE SOUND INSIDE's Will Hochman Takes Over Instagram Wednesday!
by Linnae Medeiros - October 1, 2019


Get ready for an inside look at The Sound Inside because Will Hochman is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Wednesday, October 2nd! Be sure to tune in throughout the day as he gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the new Broadway production at Studio 54.

TV: Mary-Louise Parker & Will Hochman Explain What THE SOUND INSIDE is All About!
by Nicole Rosky - September 24, 2019


Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker leads the Broadway premiere of The Sound Inside, written by Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter), directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit). Previews are already underway for the play, which is set to open on October 17, 2019 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street).

Up On The Marquee: THE SOUND INSIDE Comes to Broadway
by Walter McBride - September 23, 2019


The Sound Inside is currently in previews on Broadway, starring Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker. Check out photos of the marquee!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of THE SOUND INSIDE, Led by Mary-Louise Parker
by Walter McBride - September 23, 2019


Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker leads the Broadway premiere of The Sound Inside, written by Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter), directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit). Previews are already underway for the play, which is set to open on October 17, 2019 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street).

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of THE SOUND INSIDE on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - September 20, 2019


Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker will star in the Broadway premiere of THE SOUND INSIDE, written by Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter), directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit). Previews are already underway for the play, which is set to open on October 17, 2019 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street).

VIDEO: Mary-Louise Parker Talks Starring on Broadway in THE SOUND INSIDE
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 20, 2019


Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker joins the 3rd hour of TODAY to discuss her return to Broadway for the play a?oeThe Sound Inside.a?? In it, she plays a professor diagnosed with a potentially terminal cancer who strikes up a relationship with a student.

Meet the Cast of THE SOUND INSIDE- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - September 14, 2019


Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker will star in the Broadway premiere of THE SOUND INSIDE. Will Hochman will make his Broadway debut reprising his role as 'Christopher.' Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

THE SOUND INSIDE Announces TodayTix Rush Policy
by Julie Musbach - September 13, 2019


THE SOUND INSIDE begins performances tomorrow, Saturday, September 14, with an official opening night set for Thursday, October 17, on Broadway at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). THE SOUND INSIDE will partner with TodayTix to offer $35 mobile Rush tickets.

The Sound Inside History

Other Productions of The Sound Inside

2018   Williamstown, MA (Regional) World Premiere at Williamstown Theatre Festival
Williamstown, MA (Regional)
2019   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway

The Sound Inside - 2019 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play Heather Gilbert
2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Will Hochman
2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Mary-Louise Parker
2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play David Cromer
2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Heather Gilbert
2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play The Sound Inside
2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Projection Design Aaron Rhyne
2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Sound Design Daniel Kluger
2020 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play David Cromer
2020 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Heather Gilbert
2020 Tony Awards Best Original Score Daniel Kluger
2020 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Mary-Louise Parker
2020 Tony Awards Best Play Adam Rapp
2020 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Daniel Kluger

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