Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell will star as Benedick and Beatrice in director and producer Jamie Lloyd‘s staging of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing on Broadway this fall!
This marks a reunion for the Marvel co-stars, and a reprisal of the roles after appearing in the West End production.
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They got plenty of acclaim previously for playing the roles: both stars were nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress at the Standard Theatre Awards, as well as Critics’ Circle Awards for Best Shakespearean Performances.
The two will star together on Broadway for 10 weeks only.
“Working with both Tom and Hayley again on Much Ado About Nothing at the Drury Lane was exhilarating. The chemistry between the two of them was palpable from the first rehearsal and I could sense it was a magical pairing for the ages. It’s an honor to bring their joyous performances in Shakespeare’s beloved comedy to Broadway this fall,” the director said in a statement.
“For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to play ‘Benedick’ in Much Ado About Nothing. Working with Jamie Lloyd and Hayley Atwell on Shakespeare’s most warm-hearted play has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my performing life. I could not be more thrilled to bring this jubilant and joyous production to Broadway. Jamie Lloyd has anchored Shakespeare’s profoundly romantic poetry and comedy at the heart of this production, and decorated the play with music, dancing, love, and laughter. It’s an honor to have been invited back to the stage in New York,” Tom said.
Hayley added: “After 20 years on the stages of London’s West End, it is a huge honor for me to be invited to make my Broadway debut playing ‘Beatrice’ in this electric production of Much Ado About Nothing. We’re thrilled new audiences will experience this story through Jamie’s innovative direction. This is a modern celebration of universal themes.”
Ticketing, theater, production dates, additional casting, and creative team details will be announced shortly.
For all the latest info, head to muchadobroadway.com.
