Arts & Entertainment
Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Full Casting for 'The Best We Could'
Previews Begin Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Opening Wednesday, March 1, 2023 At MTC at New York City Center – Stage I
Full Casting Announced
For Manhattan Theatre Club’s
World Premiere
The Best We Could
By Emily Feldman
Directed by Daniel Aukin
Tickets On Sale Now!
Previews Begin Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Opening Wednesday, March 1, 2023
At MTC at New York City Center – Stage I
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce the full cast of Manhattan Theatre Club’s upcoming world premiere, The Best We Could (a family tragedy), written by Emily Feldman (Three Women in Four Chairs, My Lover Joan) and directed by Daniel Aukin (Fool For Love, Fulfillment Center). Previews will begin Tuesday, February 7, 2023 ahead of a Wednesday, March 1, 2023 opening night.
The cast of The Best We Could (a family tragedy) will feature Aya Cash (“The Boys,” “Welcome to Flatch,” Kings at The Public Theater), Brian D. Coats (August Wilson’s Jitney at MTC / U.S. Tour, On The Levee), Maureen Sebastian (Lonely I’m Not, Thanks for Sharing), Constance Shulman (three-time SAG Award Winner for Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series for “Orange is the New Black”), and Tony Award winner Frank Wood (Sideman, The Great Society).
A daughter’s road trip with her father becomes a theatrical journey across more than just state lines. This funny, wise, and heartbreaking debut from an exciting new writer will be brought to vibrant life by director Daniel Aukin, whom MTC audiences will remember from Fool for Love and Fulfillment Center.
The production’s creative team includes Lael Jellinek (scenic design), Anita Yavich (costume design), Matt Frey (lighting design), Kate Marvin (sound design), Kelly Gillespie (casting), and lark hackshaw (production stage manager).
The Best We Could (a family tragedy) is supported by an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. The production was previously scheduled for the 2019-2020 season, when Feldman was MTC’s 2019-20 Tow Playwright-in-Residence, and delayed due to the COVID shutdown.
The 2022-23 season marks Lynne Meadow’s 50th Anniversary as Artistic Director of MANHATTAN THEATRE CLUB. Meadow was joined by Executive Producer Barry Grove in her third season, and together they have helmed MTC for 48 years. MTC’s mission, which Meadow created in 1972 and has implemented since, is to develop and present new work in a dynamic, supportive environment; to identify and collaborate with the most exciting new as well as accomplished artists; and to produce a diverse repertoire of innovative, entertaining, and thought-provoking plays and musicals by American and international playwrights. Since 1989, MTC Education, which uses the power of live theatre and playwriting to awaken minds, ignite imaginations, open hearts, and change lives, has also been an important part of our work.
Over five decades, MTC has grown from a small off-off-Broadway showcase into one of the country’s most prestigious and award-winning theatre companies, creating approximately 600 world, American, New York and Broadway premieres. Our productions have earned 7 Pulitzer Prizes, 28 Tony Awards, 50 Drama Desk Awards and 49 Obie Awards amongst many other honors. Our Broadway home is the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) and our two Off-Broadway theatres are at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street). MTC is an anti-racist organization that respects and honors all voices, and upholds the values of community and equity.
TICKETING INFORMATION
Tickets for The Best We Could (a family tragedy) can be purchased online at www.nycitycenter.org, by calling 212-581-1212, or by visiting the New York City Center box office (131 West 55th Street).
MTC SUBSCRIPTIONS AND PATRON MEMBERSHIPS
To join MTC’s season of plays as a Subscriber or a Patron, call the MTC Clubline at 212-399-3050 or go to www.manhattantheatreclub.com.
To sign up for MTC’s “30 Under 35” program, offering $30 tickets for theatregoers age 35 and under, visit www.manhattantheatreclub.com/30under35/.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
· WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6 – Tuesday-Thursday at 7PM; Friday and Saturday at 8PM; Matinee on Sunday at 2PM.
· WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13 – Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday at 7PM; Friday and Saturday at 8PM; Matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2PM.
· WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20 – Tuesday and Thursday at 7PM; Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM; Matinees on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2PM.
· WEEK OF FEBRUARY 27 – Tuesday and Thursday at 7PM; Friday and Saturday at 8PM; Matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2PM.
· WEEK OF MARCH 6 – Tuesday and Wednesday at 7PM; Thursday-Saturday at 8PM; Matinees on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2PM.
· WEEK OF MARCH 13 – Tuesday and Wednesday at 7PM; Thursday-Saturday at 8PM; Matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2PM, and an Education Matinee on Wednesday at 1PM.
· WEEK OF MARCH 20 – Tuesday-Thursday at 7PM; Friday and Saturday at 8PM; Matinees on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2PM.
