Sabbath’s Theater, adapted from the novel by Philip Roth by John Turturro and Ariel Levy, launches The New Group’s 2023-2024 Season, in a world premiere produced by The New Group with Karen Brooks Hopkins. Directed by Jo Bonney, Sabbath’s Theater will feature Jason Kravits, Elizabeth Marvel and John Turturro. Performances begin October 10 in advance of Official Opening Night on Thursday, November 2. A limited Off-Broadway engagement is slated through December 3 at The Pershing Square Signature Center (The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street). This production launches The New Group’s 2023-2024 Season, with additional productions for winter and spring 2024 to be announced.
Philip Roth’s fearlessly filthy, funny and moving novel takes the stage in a new play from John Turturro and Ariel Levy. When his secret life of debauchery comes to a heartbreaking end, disgraced puppet maker Mickey Sabbath plunges into increasingly mad and maddening encounters with people from his wild and wicked past. Part ghost story, part love story, Sabbath’s Theater unleashes Roth’s power to shock and amaze in this profound meditation on mortality and juicy celebration of life.
The complete cast features John Turturro (Severance, The Night Of) as Mickey Sabbath, Elizabeth Marvel(Homeland, House of Cards) as Drenka, with additional roles played by Jason Kravits (The Practice, Off the Top!). Jo Bonney (Cost of Living) directs.
This production includes Choreography by Kelly Devine, Scenic and Costume Design by Arnulfo Maldonado, Lighting Design by Jeff Croiter and Sound Design by Mikaal Sulaiman. www.thenewgroup.org
Featured Image: Ariel Levy & John Turturro
