Michael Jacob's newest play, Impressionism, is premiering on Broadway on March 24th and already it is expected to be received by a welcoming audience. Its current home is Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre and it began previews on February 28, 2009. The play is the second by Michael Jacobs to appear on Broadway, the first was Cheaters, which took the stage in 1978. The starring roles of art historian Katharine Keenan and journalist Thomas Buckle are being filled by Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons.
Joan Allen is well-known for her appearance as Pamela Landy in the Bourne movies, she has been nominated for three Oscar Awards, two Golden Globes, and she has also had another 26 wins and nominations. On Broadway she has appeared in The Heidi Chronicles and Burn This. She was given the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play in 1988 for her performance in Burn This. She was also nominated for several other awards and has received a Theater World Award and Drama Desk Award.
Jeremy Irons won the Oscar Award for Best Actor in a Leading role for his performance in Reversal of Fortune in 1991. He has had another 21 wins and 11 nominations since then. His first appearance on Broadway was in The Real Thing in 1984, where he played the part of Henry. In the performance he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in Play and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. He has appeared in quite a few movies during his career including The Man in the Iron Mask, The Lion King where he was the voice of Scar, and Dead Ringers.
Impressionism is a unique play, making its world premiere without the usual proceeding workshop or run out-of-town. It is highly anticipated by many fans of Michael Jacobs, who is also known for the many films that he has produced, including the award-winning film Quiz Show. He has also written for TV for shows such as Boy Meets World, Charles In Charge, and My Two Dads.
This latest play by Jacobs is about a world-traveling photojournalist and a New York gallery owner who together learn the art of repairing lives that have been broken. In addition to Irons and Allen the cast will include Marsha Manson, Andre de Shields, Michael T. Weiss, Aaron Lazar, Margarita Levieva, and Hadley Delany. Working alongside Jacobs is Jack O'Brien as director, Scott Pask as scene designer, Catherine Zuber in costume design, Natasha Katz in lighting design, Elaine J. McCarthy as projection designer, and Leon Rothenberg on sound design. Grammy Award-winner Bob James is the composer and the casting was done by Luara Stancyzk.
Whether you are heading to New York on vacation or are a resident of the city, you most certainly will want to see this fantastic new play by Michael Jacobs. It is certainly going to make an impression on you, and no mistake. So act fast and get your Impressionism ticket today online. Do not delay or you may miss this amazing production!
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