Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Theresa Rebeck's I Need That officially opened at Broadway's American Airlines Theatre November 2, after beginning previews October 13. The world premiere will continue through December 30; read the reviews here.
Danny DeVito stars as Sam, a hoarder who struggles with agoraphobia. As he faces eviction, his daughter Amelia tries to rescue him from his piles and piles of possessions, which are full of reminders of his past. Check out the video below for a behind-the-scenes look at how the I Need That crew cleans up Sam's house in real time.
Joining DeVito in the cast are his daughter Lucy DeVito as Amelia and Ray Anthony Thomas as Foster. Understudies Suzy Jane Hunt, Lance Roberts, and Danny Rutigliano round out the company. Moritz von Stuelpnagel directs.
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The limited engagement marks Danny DeVito's first return to Broadway since his Tony-nominated performance in Roundabout's The Price.
I Need That features scenic design by Alexander Dodge, costumes by Tilly Grimes, lighting design by Yi Zhao, sound design by Fitz Patton and Bradlee Ward, and original music by Patton.
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Ray Anthony Thomas, Danny DeVito, and Lucy DeVito
Ray Anthony Thomas, Lucy DeVito, and Danny DeVito
Lucy DeVito and Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito
Ray Anthony Thomas, Lucy DeVito, and Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito
Ray Anthony Thomas and Danny DeVito
