Jennifer Westfeldt joins Tracy-Ann Oberman in European premiere of 'The Assembled Parties'
The Assembled Parties follows an extended New York Jewish family in a wealthy Upper West Side New York apartment — first in 1980 and 20 years later in 2000.
Summary
- The Assembled Parties makes its European premiere at Hampstead Theatre
- Tony Award nominee Jennifer Westfeldt will make her London stage debut alongside Tracy-Ann Oberman who was recently seen in The Merchant of Venice 1936
- Performances begin at Hampstead Theatre on 17 October
Tony Award nominee Jennifer Westfeldt will make her London stage debut alongside Tracy-Ann Oberman in the European premiere of Richard Greenberg’s The Assembled Parties, which begins performances at Hampstead Theatre on 17 October.
The Assembled Parties follows an extended New York Jewish family in a wealthy Upper West Side New York apartment — first in 1980 and 20 years later in 2000.
Best known for her starring role in the hit film Kissing Jessica Stein, Westfeldt received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in Wonderful Town. Oberman recently starred as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice 1936 in the West End and her screen credits include EastEnders, Friday Night Dinner, Toast of London, and It’s A Sin.
Westfeldt said: “I can’t possibly express how honoured I feel to be playing ‘Julie' in Richard Greenberg’s brilliant, beautiful play, The Assembled Parties. To have the opportunity to dig into a character with as much light and ebullience and wit and compassion and deep, visceral humanity as she has... is a precious gift.
“Richard Greenberg’s gorgeous play — and indeed, his entire body of work — is filled with sparkling wit, a symphony of glorious words and rhythms, and an uncanny depth of feeling that somehow never becomes maudlin.
“Working on this play feels like an absolute dream come true for me. And to be a small part of bringing this play to London for the first time feels like a double blessing.”
Also joining the cast are Daniel Abelson (In Praise of Love, Machinal), Julia Kass (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), David Kennedy (Days of Significance), Alexander Marks who is making his professional stage debut, and Sam Marks (The Fever Syndrome). Young actors Rex Bamber and Maxwell Rich share the role of young Timmy.
Director Blanche McIntyre said: “I am thrilled to be able to direct this exquisite, sparkling, profound masterpiece by one of America’s most brilliant and insightful playwrights. At a time when the world feels increasingly unstable, it is a pleasure to work on a piece that speaks so tenderly about the bonds of family and the passing of time, and beyond exciting to have our dazzling, internationally renowned cast bringing it to life. I look forward enormously to presenting its European premiere.”
The creative team also includes designer James Cotteril, lighting designer Malcolm Rippeth, and sound designer John Leonard.
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Photo credit: Jennifer Westfeldt. (Courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is The Assembled Parties about?
Step inside a glamorous Manhattan apartment for The Assembled Parties, Pulitzer Prize nominee Richard Greenberg’s (Three Days of Rain, Take Me Out) critically acclaimed Broadway hit, making its long-awaited London debut. This witty and incredibly touching family drama, directed by Blanche McIntyre (The Invention of Love, Letters from Max), is a delicious portrait of privilege, change, and the way time passes us by.
Where is The Assembled Parties playing?
The Assembled Parties is playing at Hampstead Theatre. The theatre is located at Eton Avenue, London, NW3 3EU.
How long is The Assembled Parties?
The running time of The Assembled Parties is 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
How do you book tickets for The Assembled Parties?
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What's the age requirement for The Assembled Parties?
The recommended age for The Assembled Parties is Ages 14+..
Who wrote The Assembled Parties?
Richard Greenberg is the playwright.
Who directed The Assembled Parties?
Blanche McIntyre stages the show.
Is The Assembled Parties appropriate for kids?
This emotionally compelling play is recommended for those ages 14 and above.
Is The Assembled Parties good?
The Assembled Parties was a critical sensation on Broadway and is a sophisticated, deeply moving glimpse into one family’s experience of time and transformation. With a cast led by Tracy-Ann Oberman and Jennifer Westfeldt, it’s an unmissable exploration of what binds us together, and what time eventually takes away from us.
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