Hugh Jackman & Stars to Headline Spring Season at Minetta Lane Theatre | Audible Theater & Together
Hugh Jackman is set to return to the Off-Broadway stage this spring in a season of plays at the Minetta Lane Theatre, presented by Audible Theater and Together, a producing partnership between Jackman and Sonia Friedman. The season, which begins , will feature three distinct productions running in overlapping schedules, offering audiences a diverse range of theatrical experiences.
The season’s anchor is a revival of Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, written by Hannah Gadsby. Jackman will reprise his role as Jon, alongside Ella Beatty as Annie, a 19-year-old student. The play explores the complex aftermath of an affair between a professor and his student, examining the long-term consequences of their choices. Performances are scheduled from to .
Adding to the lineup is Tom Noonan’s 1992 play, What Happened Was, a minimalist exploration of a first date. The play delves into the subtle dynamics of attraction, the secrets we keep, and the fundamental human desire for connection. Starring in this revival are Corey Stoll, known for his roles in Appropriate and House of Cards, and Cecily Strong, a former cast member of Saturday Night Live. What Happened Was will run from to .
Completing the season is New Born, a collection of three monologues penned by Ella Hickson. The monologues will be performed by a trio of actors: Marianna Gailus (Vanya), Jackman himself, and Sepideh Moafi (The Pitt). Each monologue presents a distinct character – a tree surgeon grappling with love, a young woman searching for a lost friend on the prairie, and a new mother navigating an unexpected celebrity friendship. The play examines how seemingly small decisions can ripple through time and connect individuals across continents. New Born will run from to , overlapping with the run of What Happened Was.
The creative teams for both What Happened Was and New Born share a unified vision, led by director Ian Rickson. Brett J Banakis and Christine Jones are responsible for set design, while Kaye Voyce will handle costume design. Japhy Weideman is the lighting designer, and Mikaal Sulaiman will oversee sound design.
Audible Theater and Together are committed to accessibility, and will offer an initiative where 25% of seats for each performance of all three shows will be available for $35 on the day of the performance. These tickets will be sold exclusively at the box office or through the TodayTix app, aiming to broaden access to Off-Broadway theater.
This season marks a continued collaboration between Hugh Jackman and Sonia Friedman through their joint venture, Together, building on their inaugural season in 2025. The Minetta Lane Theatre, a historic venue in Greenwich Village, provides an intimate setting for these productions, promising audiences a compelling and thought-provoking theatrical experience. The selection of plays suggests a deliberate curatorial approach, balancing challenging contemporary work with a revival of a highly regarded piece from the recent past.
The return of Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, in particular, signals a confidence in the play’s resonance with audiences. Hannah Gadsby’s work often tackles complex social issues with a unique blend of humor and vulnerability, and this production offers a chance to revisit and re-evaluate the themes explored within the play. The casting of Stoll and Strong in What Happened Was further elevates the season, bringing established talent to Noonan’s minimalist work. Their presence is likely to draw a wider audience to the revival.
The inclusion of New Born, with its fragmented narrative structure and diverse characters, adds another layer of complexity to the season. Hickson’s monologues promise a more experimental and intimate theatrical experience, showcasing the versatility of the performers involved. The overlapping schedules of the three productions will allow theatergoers to experience the full breadth of the season’s offerings, creating a dynamic and engaging theatrical landscape at the Minetta Lane Theatre this spring.