McNeal is a one-act stage play written by Ayad Akhtar.[1] The play deals with topics such as artificial intelligence, artistic integrity, plagiarism, and copyright infringement.
| McNeal | |
|---|---|
 Broadway Promotional Poster | |
| Written by | Ayad Akhtar |
| Directed by | Bartlett Sher |
| Date premiered | September 30, 2024 |
| Place premiered | Vivian Beaumont Theater |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Present-day United States |
Production history
editBroadway (2024)
editPreviews of the play began on Broadway on September 5, 2024, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center. The show officially opened on September 30.[2] It is directed by Bartlett Sher.[3]
The production is scheduled to run until November 24, 2024.
Cast and characters
edit| Character | Broadway[4] |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| Jacob McNeal | Robert Downey Jr. |
| Francine Blake | Melora Hardin |
| Sahra Grewal | Ruthie Ann Miles |
| Stephie Banic | Andrea Martin |
| Natasha Brathwaite | Brittany Bellizeare |
| Harlan McNeal | Rafi Gavron |
| Dipti | Saisha Talwar |
References
edit- ^ Leverlino, Stephen. "Robert Downey Jr. to make his Broadway debut: 'Hopefully I'll knock the dust off'". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ Huston, Caitlin (2024-09-10). "Broadway Box Office: Robert Downey Jr.'s 'McNeal' Sells Out First Four Previews". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ Paulsen, Michael (May 7, 2024). "Robert Downey Jr. to Make Broadway Debut in Ayad Akhtar Play". New York Times. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
- ^ "McNeal". Playbill. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
External links
edit- Official website
- McNeal at the Internet Broadway Database
- [1]
- https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/mcneal-ayad-downey-play-ai/
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