McNeal is the newest addition to the 2024-2025 Broadway season featuring the debut of Robert Downey Jr. taking place at the Vivian Beaumont Theater this September.It’s an original play written by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Ayad Akhtar and previews are set to begin on September 5, followed by an opening night on September 30 and will run through November 24.
Downey will play Jacob McNeal, a writer whose creative journey intertwines complex family dynamics and a deep exploration of artificial intelligence. This leap into Broadway is new for the Iron Man actor, as he has garnered acclaim for his performances, including an Academy Award win for Best Supporting Actor in “Oppenheimer”.
McNeal is directed by Tony winner Barlett Sher and includes Tony-winning scenic designer Michael Yeargan, collaborating with Yeargan is Jake Barton. Tony-nominated costume designer Jennifer Moeller, Tony-winning lighting designer Donald Holder, and Tony-nominated sound designer Justin Ellington round out the team of brilliant individuals.
To stay up to date on all things McNeal, visit the “McNeal” official website. Tickets are slated to go on sale Tuesday, May 21 at 12 p.m.
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