At the start of this 2024-2025 Broadway season, one of the first new plays happening right now is Jen Silverman’s new play The Roommate starring Award winning actresses Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow. Under the direction of Tony winner Jack O’Brien, the show is still in previews at the Booth Theatre. It officially open on September 12th, 2024 and running till December 15th, 2024.
The story of ROOMATE follows 2 women who roomate together for the first time & develop an unexpected and life changing friendship. Along the way, they go on a journey of identity, morality, and a second chance of life.
For LuPone (Evita, Anything Goes, Gypsy, and more), it’s her first time back on Broadway not only since the recent revival of Company, it’s her first Broadway credit since she gave up her Actors’ Equity Association card. According to a recent interview, she discussed it was the Supreme Court’s 1963 FINANCIAL CORE RULING, basically those who seek financial core status to pay an amount equal to union dues as a fee. She’s technically non-union and won’t be able to participate in any major union-based events or run in any elections.
Patti dropped out of the Union in 2022 after a report of Theater Etiquette drama gone wrong….. again….. being her final straw!!! We know about LuPone’a legacy known to call audience members out if someone misbehaves at a live performance. Gypsy, Shows for Days, a few solo concerts, and even during Company.
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