I Need That at American Airlines Theatre
The comedy legend Danny DeVito returns to Roundabout Theatre Company following his successful Tony Award nominated role in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Price.’ In this all new show titled ‘I Need That,’ he’s starring alongside his daughter, Lucy DeVito, and Ray Anthony Thomas. At this world premiere, you must get ready to witness a deeply human new comedy prodcution from Theresa Rebeck (Bernhardt/Hamlet).
I Need That is running at the American Airlines Theatre in New York from the 13th of October to the 30th of December, 2023. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to catch an exciting comedy brought to life in this limited-time show! This might be your only chance to catch Danny DeVito with his award-winning performance. So, mark the date on your calendars and attend the show. Tickets to I Need That’s World Premiere are available right here! Click on ‘GET TICKETS’ to make your purchase. Be sure to secure yours as fast as you can before tickets sell out!
Just in: After the first night of preview performances of I Need That, it was announced that the limited-time engagement has been extended. Originally, the run was set to end on the 5th of November. However, it has now been announced that I Need That will run at the American Airlines Theatre in New York (227 W. 42nd St, New York, NY) until the 30th of December, 2023.
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Synopsis: Sam (Danny DeVito) doesn’t get out much. Actually, he doesn’t get out at all, opting instead for the safety of his house in the company of his things—his many, many things. But when a notice from the government arrives alerting Sam that he must clean up his property or face eviction, he’s forced to reckon with what’s trash, what’s treasure, and whether we can ever know the difference between the two.
Cast: Danny DeVito as “Sam,” Lucy DeVito as “Amelia,” and Ray Anthony Thomas as “Foster.” Suzy Jane Hunt “Amelia u/s,” Lance Roberts “Foster u/s,” and Danny Rutigliano “Sam u/s.”
Creative Team
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.
This exciting new production marks the return of the It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia actor to the non-profit Roundabout stage. His role in ‘I Need That’ follows his 2017 Tony Award-nominated turn in Arthur Miller’s The Price. Just as you would expect from a show starring Danny DeVito, there’s going to be plenty of laughs going on for everyone in side the theatre!
I Need That will run at the renowned American Airlines Theatre at the southern end of Times Square in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Whether you’re a tourist in New York, or a resident in the area, coming to a show in this location is something you won’t regret. The bustling Times Square will ensure your have an unforgettable experience, before and after you attend a show here.
Theresa Rebeck
Theresa Rebeck: The talented playwright behind ‘I Need That’ is an artist you can’t miss. At the moment, she’s directing two of her own work – ‘Dig’ and ‘I Need That.’ “A play is like a license to explore things that my curiosity is really piqued by. I have a lot of curiosity,” she once said. “I have a lot of things on my mind and a lot of curiosity.” As of writing, she has had 21 professional productions in New York, five of the on Broadway. She’s easily the most-produced female playwright of her generation on Broadway, with lots more under her belt.
Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito broke into a successful film career sfter his early Martini role in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” He graced the big screen in “Terms of Endearment” (1983), starred alongside Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner in the adventure “Romancing the Stone” (1984) and its sequel, “The Jewel of the Nile” (1985). DeVito also shone in “Ruthless People” (1986), made his directorial debut with “Throw Momma from the Train” (1987), and directed and acted alongside Douglas and Turner again in “The War of the Roses” (1989).
In 2012, he made his West End acting debut in a revival of the Neil Simon play ‘The Sunshine Boys.’ This was followed by his Broadway debut in 2017 at Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of the Arthur Miller play ‘The Price.’ He aced his role as Gregory Solomon, and went on to be nominated for a Tony Award.
Roundabout Theatre Company
The Roundabout Theatre Company celebrates the power of theatre by spotlighting classics from the past, cultivating new works of the present, and educating minds for the future. Their goal is to produce familiar and lesser-known plays and musicals, giving them the ability to take artistic risks in a way that only a not-for-profit can. The theatre company discovers talented and rising playwrights, giving them long-term artistic support to contribute to the future of the theatrical canon.
The company actively prioritizes and incorporates anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion and accountability throughout the institution. Boasting over five decades in production history, they aim to reduce the barriers that can inhibit theatregoing. The company is open to collaborating with a diverse team of artists, no matter the background and skill level – prioritizing support for their innate talent.
Roundabout Theatre Company presents a variety of its plays and musicals on its five stages: Broadway’s American Airlines Theatre, Studio 54 and Stephen Sondheim Theatre, and Off-Broadway’s Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, which houses the Laura Pels Theatre and Black Box Theatre.
Roundabout would like to gratefully acknowledge the Roundabout Leaders for New Works: Alec Baldwin, James Costa and John Archibald, Linda L. D’Onofrio, Peggy and Mark Ellis, Joele Frank and Larry Klurfeld, Carson Gleberman, Sylvia Golden, Jeanne Hagerty, Angelina Lippert, Iva Mills, K. Myers, Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater, Mary Solomon, and The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust.
I Need That is brought to you by Roundabout Theatre Company. Tickets to the production are on sale right now. Get your hands on them before the show ends or tickets sell out!
