Legacy star and Emmy winner Sarah Snooki will make her Broadway debut with 26 characters. The Picture of Dorian Gray. The adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s gothic horror novel will be presented in New York in March 2025 for a strictly limited time.
Kip Williams directs the show, which recently made its acclaimed debut in London’s West End. The story, which Wilde published in 1890, tells the story of a man who makes a deal and sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. As described in the official press release, “Williams’ interpretation of beauty, excess and a pact with the devil has a surprising resonance in our current times, reflecting 21st century society’s narcissistic obsession with youth.“
Sarah Snook in “Legacy”
“It has been a unique privilege to bring The Picture of Dorian Gray to life in London and I am delighted that we can share this amazing production with audiences in New York.“, he said Sarah Snook in a statement (via Variety ). “From Oscar Wilde’s timeless words to Kip Williams’ masterful reinterpretations, this story of virtue, corruption, vanity and consequences is an electrifying journey for me and the audience, and I’m full of anticipation as we continue this ambitious creative endeavor.“
Sarah Snook Already won an Olivier Award for his performance in the London play. The actor is known for his role as Shiv Roy, which he played for four seasons in the award-winning series. inheritance from HBO and which earned him an Emmy Award. His other theater credits include plays King Lear, The builder of Solne and Saint Joan. On the big screen, he also appeared in Steve Jobs, American Pickle and Run Rabbit Run.
A turning point
Kip Williams Currently, he is the artistic director of the Sydney Theater Company, where the production The Portrait of Dorian Gray was created
“I was overwhelmed by the reaction of London audiences to The Picture of Dorian Gray and couldn’t be happier to bring this work to Broadway.“, he said in the press release. “It’s amazing to see how Oscar Wilde’s story continues to resonate with people today. I’m so excited that audiences in New York will be able to experience our show and see Sarah Snooki bring many characters to life in this new adaptation of Wilde’s great story.“
The play is produced by, among others, Michael Cassel, who said:I’ve said it many times, but the first time I saw The Picture of Dorian Gray I knew it deserved a global audience. This production is a fascinating, transformative, innovative and simply delightful performance. Sharing what Kip Williams created is without a doubt one of the proudest accomplishments of my career, and I’m thrilled that the incomparable Sarah Snook has agreed to recreate her amazing performance for Broadway.“
This sets the tone. See you on Broadway in 2025!
Meanwhile, the gorgeous Sarah Snook can be seen in Succession, available on Max.
Source: Allocine
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