The Real Thing returns to Broadway in a stirring and sensual new production helmed by critically acclaimed director Sam Gold (Roundabout's Picnic, Seminar). Starring two-time Golden Globe nominee and Olivier nominee Ewan McGregor (Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge) in his Broadway debut, this Tony Award-winning play by Tom Stoppard (The Coast of more...
Alex Breaux, a recent Juilliard graduate and former Harvard varsity football player, brought his diverse talents to the stage in The Real Thing. more...
Rebecca Brooksher, a Juilliard-trained actress, has graced the stage in productions such as "Dying City" at Lincoln Center Theater, earning a Lortel nomination, and has an extensive resume that includes roles in "Love’s Labour’s Lost" at the Public Theater and "Loot" with Red Bull Theater, making her a versatile talent in the cast of "The Real Thing." more...
Nick Dillenburg, who graced the Broadway stage in The Real Thing, has an extensive Off-Broadway and regional theater resume, including notable performances in Mary Page Marlowe and Henry V, and is also known for his role as CO Ryder Blake in Orange Is the New Black. more...
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Rae Gray, who has an impressive array of regional theater credits including performances in "The Real Thing" at Writers Theatre, also graced Broadway with her talent in the same production. more...
Matthew Greer, a Juilliard School graduate and Presidential Scholar in the Arts, has an impressive Broadway resume that includes his role in The Real Thing, alongside other notable performances in Seminar and The Judas Kiss. more...
Maggie Gyllenhaal, known for her critically acclaimed performances in films such as Secretary and The Dark Knight, made her Broadway debut in a revival of The Real Thing. more...
Josh Hamilton, a seasoned New York stage actor who has appeared in productions such as The Coast of Utopia and Proof on Broadway, brought his extensive theater experience to the cast of The Real Thing. more...
Ewan McGregor, celebrated for his versatility and compelling performances, last graced the London stage in 2008 at the Donmar Warehouse, where he starred opposite Chiwetel Ejiofor, a role he also reprised on BBC Radio 3. more...
In Fall 2014, Cynthia Nixon returned to Broadway in Sam Gold's production of The Real Thing, reprising her role from thirty years earlier, showcasing her enduring talent and connection to the play. more...
Ronan Raftery, born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, has an impressive stage career including a notable performance in The Real Thing, adding to his diverse portfolio that spans from Shakespeare's Globe to the National Theatre of Great Britain. more...
Madeline Weinstein made her Broadway debut in Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing, sharing the stage with Cynthia Nixon, Ewan McGregor, and Maggie Gyllenhaal under the direction of Sam Gold. more...
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