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Second Stage presents the Broadway premiere of Emmy Award-nominee Leslye Headland's play.

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Performances ended on Feb. 2, 2025.

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About Cult of Love on Broadway

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Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, with no intermission.
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Show Dates
Previews: Nov 20, 2024 • Opening: Dec 12, 2024 • Closing: Feb 2, 2025
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Venue

Hayes Theater Hayes Theater
240 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10019
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Story

It’s the holiday season for the Dahl family! The four adult children return to their childhood home with partners in tow. The Dahl traditions include singing carols in harmony at the drop of a hat, but the gathering is anything but harmonious. Old conflicts resurface, new issues battled, and dinner is taking absolutely forever to be served. Will the love the Dahls have for each other be enough to get them through, or will this be their last Christmas together? 

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The New York Times

"A hilarious, harrowing holiday gift. The cast is excellent."

The New York Times

Jesse Green

4.7
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LOVED IT.
"It was very well written: funny, whitty, but at the same time deep and touching. "
Broadway.com Customer on Jan 30, 2025
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Outstanding performance
"This show was so relatable to families in today’s times! Children trying to change their family members who have a firm belief in something they have always believed in! And the hurt and pain the children feel is real! This show was phenomenal, funny, sad, and all around amazing with such a good cast! I would recommend RUNNING to see it before the show ends! And Shailene Woodley my favorite actress again put on an incredible performance for her first broadway debut! "
Broadway.com Customer on Jan 26, 2025
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Loved it more than I thought I would
"The acting, the singing, the dialogue, beautiful stage, it's timely subject matter for our era. Such an interesting and complex family with which so many diverse types of people can likely identify. "
Broadway.com Customer on Jan 20, 2025
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Family: Can't Live with 'Em...
"This play took a few hits for the second half, but the strong cast, music, themes, and timing of all actors made it a pleasure to watch. It underscores human frailty and how although we can't choose our relatives, we can choose to love them-- warts and all. Shailene Woodley was exceptional. See it while you can. "
Heather K from Lapeer on Jan 19, 2025
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Laughter, love, pain and starfilled cast
"This was an excellent performance by an incredible cast. A lot of laughter was had, along with very sober moments from the reality of the trauma and sickness that affects many families. The singing and playing was amazing, even though this is not a musical. A very enriching experience!"
Broadway.com Customer on Jan 17, 2025
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A night of great theater
"There are several things to admire and celebrate about this production. The production design is out of this world. Some truly magnificent writing. Funny, poignant, and very real. Staging and direction is effective, creating wonderful tableaus of a family in crisis. The final section of the show fails to achieve the same heights as other sections due to a lack of energy and truth performance. Quinto struggles to find his place in the show especially when he is without the support of the rest of the cast. That said, the performances were spectacular, with standout moments all around especially from Colindrez, Bernard, and Shailene Woodley who, in my opinion, stole the show and deserves at least Tony consideration for her honesty and commitment. Gorgeous voice too! Would gladly see this again and again. "
Broadway.com Customer on Jan 12, 2025
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Outstanding! Laugh at loud!
"A perfect show for the Holiday season. I loved all the actors! It was completely relatable for those of us who have had to attend family holiday meals whether you like it or not. Great character stories, and laugh out loud funny!"
Laurie G from Rye on Dec 29, 2024
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A gripping family drama that makes you buckle up for a crazy ride
"I was blown away by this talented cast and brilliant script! I came in blind and left loving the show, interested in seeing more plays written by this playwright! I highly recommend seeing this production & this cast! It is a chance of a lifetime!"
Broadway.com Customer on Dec 28, 2024
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Best Show I’ve Seen
"LOVED it! It’s funny, poignant, and smart. I was engaged from the first moment. Highly recommend. "
Broadway.com Customer on Dec 27, 2024
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Amazing!
"I had only heard brief descriptions, so I went in knowing little about the play. What I saw was absolutely incredible. Every player was remarkable in their own right. The juxtaposition in the writing and performance of gut-wrenching dialogue and clever hilarity kept me on my toes the entire time. An hour and a half went by in a moment. I’m not sure there are enough positive adjectives to describe it."
Hoke P from Wilmington on Dec 22, 2024
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Cast & Creative

Cast

Diana Dahl Bennett
Loren Montgomery
Rachel Dahl
Pippa Ferguson
James Bennett
Virginia "Ginny" Dahl
William "Bill" Dahl

Creative

Written by
Leslye Headland
Director
Trip Cullman
Set Designer
John Lee Beatty
Costume Designer
Sophia Choi
Lighting Designer
Heather Gilbert
Sound Designer
Darron L West
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