Ben Rappaport to join Sean Hayes in 'Good Night, Oscar'; further casting set
The actors reunite after co-starring in the Tony Award-winning 2023 Broadway premiere of Doug Wright's play about pianist and TV personality Oscar Levant.
Further casting has been set for the West End premiere of Good Night, Oscar, starring Emmy and Tony Award winner Sean Hayes. Performances run at the Barbican Theatre from 31 July to 21 September only.
As previously announced, Hayes reprises his Tony Award-winning performance as Oscar Levant from the 2023 Broadway premiere of Good Night, Oscar. Also returning from that production are Ben Rappaport as Jack Paar and Max Roll as the understudy for Levant and Paar.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Ben Rappaport to the West End production of Good Night, Oscar," producer Howard Panter said in a statement. "Ben and Sean shared extraordinary chemistry on Broadway, and their dynamic performances brought such depth, wit and electricity to the play. London audiences are in for a real treat as these two remarkable performers reunite on stage at the Barbican — supported by an incredible ensemble of actors who will bring heart, humour and nuance to every moment.”
New to the London cast are Daniel Adeosun as Alvin Finney, David Burnett as George Gershwin, Richard Katz as Bob Sarnoff, and Eric Sirakian as Max Weinbaum. Additional understudies are Tashinga Bepete, Ben Butler, Charlotte Hunter, and Ryan Speakman.
Lisa Peterson returns to direct Good Night, Oscar, in which talk show host Jack Paar invites Oscar Levant, a concert pianist and infamous wit, to do a live interview he won't soon forget. Levant's darkly funny and unfiltered conversation about his mental health lifted TV taboos for decades to come.
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Photo credit: Ben Rappaport and Sean Hayes in Good Night, Oscar on Broadway. (Photo by Joan Marcus)
Frequently asked questions
What is Good Night, Oscar about?
Emmy and Tony Award-winner Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) returns to his award-winning role as Oscar Levant in Good Night, Oscar. This tale follows a 1958 episode of “The Tonight Show with Jack Paar” featuring guest Oscar Levant, the talented pianist and humourist, who is also experiencing Hollywood’s first celebrity meltdown live on air.
Where is Good Night, Oscar playing?
Good Night, Oscar is playing at Barbican Centre. The theatre is located at Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS.
How long is Good Night, Oscar?
The running time of Good Night, Oscar is 1hr 40min. No interval.
How do you book tickets for Good Night, Oscar?
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What's the age requirement for Good Night, Oscar?
The recommended age for Good Night, Oscar is Ages 12+..
Who wrote Good Night, Oscar?
Doug Wright is the playwright.
Who directed Good Night, Oscar?
Lisa Peterson stages the show.
Is Good Night, Oscar appropriate for kids?
This show is ideal for children ages 12 and above as it includes strong language and it explores mental health conditions and prescription drug abuse.
Is Good Night Oscar good?
Good Night, Oscar is a critically acclaimed show that has a successful Tony Award-winning run on Broadway. Emmy and Tony Award-winner Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) returns to his award-winning role in this gripping play about Hollywood’s first celebrity meltdown.
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