Wait, Did You See the Booth Theatre Marquee? ‘Downstate’ Is Finally Here!
- The Booth Theatre gets a new look
- Joe Mantello is rumored to direct
- A controversial hit from Chicago
We just saw the new sign at the Booth Theatre and our hearts skipped a beat. It is official. The rumors were true all along! The play Downstate is finally coming to Broadway. This is a huge deal. Seriously.
The play first started in Chicago at the Steppenwolf Theatre. People have been whispering about it since 2018. It was written by Bruce Norris. It is bold. It is very dark. Some people even call it controversial. But that is why we love it.
We are hearing that Joe Mantello will be directing. He is a legend. The whole vibe of this show is very raw and stripped back. It has this moody, minimal aesthetic that makes you feel every single word. It is not like the big, bright lights of other shows. It feels real.
Speaking of big stars, have you heard that Anne Hathaway and Tom Cruise are teaming up? The entertainment world is on fire today! While some stars are taking a tumble onstage like Tim McGraw, the Downstate cast is ready to stand their ground. We even wondered if Akanksha Chamola would make a surprise move, but Broadway is where the real drama is right now.
Our Take
We think this is exactly what Broadway needs right now. It is not always about happy endings. Sometimes art should make you feel a little uncomfortable. The visual style is so stark and honest. We can’t wait to see how the New York crowd reacts. It is going to be the talk of the town. We are definitely getting tickets.
