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.
Julian Cihi, who made his Broadway debut in "Doctor Zhivago" and has an impressive array of TV credits including “Mr. Robot” and "Only Murders in the Building," returned to Broadway in 2022 to play the role of Takeshi Kawabata in Richard Greenberg's "Take Me Out." more...
Hiram Delgado made his Broadway debut in Take Me Out, following notable performances Off-Broadway in Agnes and at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, alongside his roles in TV series such as “The Code” and “Madame Secretary.” more...
Brandon J. Dirden, known for his powerful performances on Broadway in productions such as All the Way and August Wilson's Jitney, brought his remarkable talent to the stage in Take Me Out, adding another notable role to his distinguished career. more...
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, known for his acclaimed role as "Mitchell Pritchett" on the award-winning series "Modern Family," brought his extensive stage experience to the cast of "Take Me Out," having previously earned accolades for his performances in Broadway productions like "Fully Committed" and "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." more...
Will Harrison, known for his roles in Daisy Jones & The Six (2023) and This Is a Film About My Mother (2022), brings his versatile talent to the cast of Take Me Out. more...
Carl Lundstedt made his Broadway debut in Take Me Out, following notable appearances in films like Joker and TV series such as "Manifest" and "Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger." more...
Michael Oberholtzer, known for his roles in both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, notably starred in *Take Me Out*, and has also showcased his talent in numerous television series such as "Sneaky Pete" and "The Americans." more...
Joel Perez, who appeared in the Broadway production of Fun Home, has an extensive background in both writing and acting, including performances in notable shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar Live! and the film tick, tick… Boom!. more...
Jesse Williams, known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on Grey's Anatomy, earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in the Tony Award-winning revival of Take Me Out in 2022. more...
Awards and Nominations
2022 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Jesse Tyler Ferguson was nominated but did not win.
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Patrick J. Adams was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Jesse Tyler Ferguson was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Michael Oberholtzer was nominated but did not win.
2022 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Jesse Tyler Ferguson won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Michael Oberholtzer was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Jesse Williams was nominated but did not win.
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