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The Humans Broadway Original Cast


The Humans Broadway

The angst, anguish and amity of the American middle class are first coaxed - then shoved - into the light in this uproarious, hopeful, and heart-breaking play that takes place over the course of a family dinner on Thanksgiving. Breaking with tradition, Erik Blake (Birney) has brought his Pennsylvania family more...

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Cassie Beck, known for her award-winning performance in "The Drunken City" at Playwrights Horizons, brought her extensive experience from both Broadway and regional theatre to her role in "The Humans," showcasing her versatility and depth as an actor. more...

Reed Birney, who won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in 2016 for his performance in The Humans, has had a distinguished career with numerous accolades including a 2006 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Performance. more...

Jayne Houdyshell, who earned a Tony Award for her performance in "The Humans" in 2016, boasts an illustrious career with multiple Tony nominations and notable roles on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in film and television. more...

Lauren Klein, known for her versatile performances across stage, television, and film, brought her extensive theatrical experience to the cast of "The Humans," adding depth and nuance to the critically acclaimed production. more...

Arian Moayed, co-Founder of Waterwell and Emmy-nominated filmmaker, earned a Drama Desk Award for his notable performance in "The Humans." more...

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Awards and Nominations


2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Reed Birney was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Jayne Houdyshell was nominated but did not win.

2016 The Lortels
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Lauren Klein was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play: Reed Birney was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play: Jayne Houdyshell was nominated but did not win.

2016 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Reed Birney won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Jayne Houdyshell won.

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