Tom Hanks and James Glossman's This World of Tomorrow, adapted from Hanks' short stories, begins its Off-Broadway world premiere at The Shed October 30, playing the venue's Griffin Theater. Opening night is November 18, with the limited run scheduled to continue through December 21. Get a first look at the show with newly released production shots below.
Two-time Academy Award winner Hanks is also starring in the work as Bert Allenberry, a scientist from the future who travels through time to 1939's World's Fair in Queens, New York, in search of true love. The story comes from a collection of Hanks' short stories that was published in 2017.
The starry production also includes Kelli O'Hara, Kerry Bishé, Kayli Carter, Paul Murphy, Jamie Ann Romero, Lee Aaron Rosen, Jay O. Sanders, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Donald Webber Jr., and Michelle Wilson.
Tony winner Kenny Leon is directing.
Hanks is best known for his screen work in such titles as Sleepless in Seattle, Big, Apollo 13, and Forrest Gump. He made his Broadway debut in 2013's Lucky Guy, earning a Tony Award for his performance. His last stage performance was as Falstaff in Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles' 2018 Henry IV. This performance is his first New York stage performance in more than a decade.
Tickets are at TheShed.org.
Tom Hanks in This World of Tomorrow
Kelli O'Hara and Tom Hanks in This World of Tomorrow
Tom Hanks in This World of Tomorrow
