Off-Broadway's revival of Kenneth Lonergan's Hold On to Me Darling officially opened October 16, and the reviews are in. See what critics are saying about the new production, directed by Neil Pepe, below. Performances continue through December 22 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
Film star Adam Driver is making a stage return in the revival, starring as country music icon Strings McCrane, who abandons the limelight to return to his small Tennessee hometown after the death of his mother. The cast also includes Heather Burns as Nancy, Adelaide Clemens as Essie, Keith Nobbs as Jimmy, CJ Wilson as Duke, and Frank Wood as Mitch. Understudies Mark Jacoby, Haskell King, and Jamie Ann Romero round out the company. Casting is by Telsey Casting.
Read the reviews below.
The Guardian (Jesse Hassinger)
New York Magazine/Vulture (Sara Holdren)*
New York Stage Review (Michael Sommers, David Finkle)
New York Theater (Jonathan Mandell)
New York Theatre Guide (Gillian Russo)
The New York Times (Jesse Green)*
TheaterMania (Zachary Stewart)
Times Square Chronicles (Suzanna Bowling)
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Playbill will continue to update this list as reviews come in.
The creative team includes scenic designer Walt Spangler, costume designer Suttirat Larlarb, lighting designer Tyler Micoleau, and sound designer David Van Tiegham. Wagner Johnson Productions is general managing.
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Heather Burns in Hold On To Me Darling
Adelaide Clemens and Heather Burns in Hold On To Me Darling
Heather Burns in Hold On To Me Darling
Adam Driver and Adelaide Clemens in Hold On To Me Darling
CJ Wilson in Hold On To Me Darling
Adam Driver and CJ Wilson in Hold On To Me Darling
Frank Wood in Hold On To Me Darling
Adelaide Clemens and Adam Driver in Hold On To Me Darling
Keith Nobbs and Adam Driver in Hold On To Me Darling
Heather Burns and Adam Driver in Hold On To Me Darling
Adelaide Clemens in Hold On To Me Darling
Adam Driver in Hold On To Me Darling
Keith Nobbs in Hold On To Me Darling
Adam Driver and Heather Burns in Hold On To Me Darling
