Time to see if David Mamet was telling the truth when he said his new play "is better than oral sex!” Tickets are now on sale to see the legendary Al Pacino return to Broadway in China Doll. Directed by Pam MacKinnon and co-starring Fran Kranz, the production will begin performances on October 21 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre and officially open on November 19.
"China Doll is a play about a wealthy man, his young fiancé, and an airplane," Mamet has been quoted as saying. "The man has just bought a new plane as a wedding present for the girl. He intends to go into semiretirement, and enjoy himself. He's in the process of leaving his office, and is giving last minute instructions to his young assistant. He takes one last phone call...The characters are Mickey Ross, a billionaire; Carson, the assistant, and a telephone. I wrote it for Al. It is better than oral sex.”
The production will feature scenic design by Derek McLane, lighting design by Russell H. Champa and costume design by Jess Goldstein.