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The Real Thing tells the story of Henry, a successful playwright who is unhappily married to Charlotte, the lead actress in his current play about a marriage on the verge of collapse. When Henry’s affair with their friend Annie threatens to destroy his own marriage, he discovers that life has started imitating art. After Annie leaves her husband so she and Henry can begin a new life together, he can’t help but wonder whether their love is fiction or the real thing.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jan. 4, 2015.

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About The Real Thing on Broadway

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Previews: Oct 2, 2014 • Opening: Oct 30, 2014 • Closing: Jan 4, 2015
Broadway Plays Classics Stars on Stage Drama

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Todd Haimes Theatre Todd Haimes Theatre
227 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
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Assisted listening devices available. Infrared headsets are free to check out at coatcheck with a photo ID.
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The Orchestra and Rear Mezzanine are accessible.
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Story

The Real Thing tells the story of Henry, a successful playwright who is unhappily married to Charlotte, the lead actress in his current play about a marriage on the verge of collapse. When Henry’s affair with their friend Annie threatens to destroy his own marriage, he discovers that life has started imitating art. After Annie leaves her husband so she and Henry can begin a new life together, he can’t help but wonder whether their love is fiction or the real thing.

Cast & Creative

Cast

Maggie Gyllenhaal
Annie
Ewan McGregor
Henry
Charlotte
Alex Breaux
Brodie
Madeline Weinstein
Debbie

Creative

Written by
Tom Stoppard
Director
Sam Gold
Set Designer
David Zinn
Costume Designer
Kaye Voyce
Lighting Designer
Mark Barton
Sound Designer
Bray Poor
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