Matthew Libby's suspense thriller Data will make its New York stage premiere Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre beginning January 9, 2026, officially opening an 11-week limited engagement January 25. Tyne Rafaeli (Weather Girl) will direct.

Starring will be Karan Barr (Jessie) as Maneesh, Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why) as Jonah, Sophia Lillis (It) as Riley, and Justin H. Min (The Umbrella Academy) as Alex. Casting is by Taylor Williams.

Libby's play explores the darkest ambitions of Silicon Valley, centering on a young programmer who learns his algorithm is the centerpiece of a massive AI surveillance project. The work premierd as a digital offering via Atlanta's Alliance Theatre in 2021, making a live stage debut at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. last year.

“When we first discovered Matthew Libby’s thrilling new play Data, we were immediately struck by how powerfully it speaks to our current moment,” say producers Jeffrey Richards, Ira Pittelman, SAMS Entertainment, Maia Kayla Glasman, Frank Monier, Melissa and Bradford Coolidge, Carl Moellenberg, Patrick W. Jones, and Brandon J. Schwartz in a joint statement. “It’s an innovative, fast-paced play exploring the tension between technology and morality. With an extraordinary cast bringing these characters to life, we’re excited to share this prescient and gripping work with audiences at the Lortel Theatre this winter.”

The Off-Broadway staging will feature set design by Marsha Ginsberg, costume design by Enver Chakartash, lighting design by Amith Chandrashaker, and original music and sound design by Daniel Kluger. Ashley-Rose Galligan will serve as production stage manager.

Tickets are at DataThePlay.com.