Becky Shaw Opens on Broadway April 6

Trip Cullman is at the helm of the new play from two-time Pulitzer finalist Gina Gionfriddo.

April 06, 2026 By Margaret Hall

Madeline Brewer in *Becky Shaw* (Marc J. Franklin)

The Broadway production of Becky Shaw officially opens April 6 at the Hayes Theatre, after beginning previews March 18. The Gina Gionfriddo play comes to the Main Stem via Second Stage.

Directed by Trip Cullman, the play centers on a blind date as it spirals spectacularly off the rails in this dark comedy. Initially premiering Off-Broadway with Second Stage in 2009, the play was a Pulitzer finalist, alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda's In The Heights and Lynn Nottage's Ruined, which took the top prize.

The Broadway company stars Emmy nominee Madeline Brewer (You, The Handmaid’s Tale) in the title role of Becky Shaw, with Tony winner Lauren Patten (Jagged Little Pill, Days of Rage) a Suzanna, Patrick Ball (The Pitt) as Andrew, Alden Ehrenreich (Weapons) as Max, and three-time Tony nominee Linda Emond (Cabaret) as Susan.

The production serves as the Broadway debuts for much of the company. Along with playwright Gionfriddo, the play is the Broadway debut for Brewer, Ball, and Ehrenreich.

Cullman's creative team includes scenic designer David Zinn, costume designer Kaye Voyce, and lighting designer Stacey Derosier.

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