Broadway's "Becky Shaw" Marquee Unveiled Ahead of Debut

The new Second Stage Theater production will begin performances at the Hayes Theatre on March 18.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Previews will soon begin for the Second Stage Theater production of Gina Gionfriddo's dark comedy "Becky Shaw", directed by Trip Cullman. The play will make its Broadway debut at the Hayes Theatre, with a cast featuring Emmy Award-nominee Madeline Brewer, Tony Award-winner Lauren Patten, and Broadway newcomers Patrick Ball and Alden Ehrenreich.

Why it matters

"Becky Shaw" is a critically acclaimed play that is making the leap from Off-Broadway to the Broadway stage, bringing its sharp-witted exploration of modern relationships and dating to a wider audience. The production features an exciting mix of established stage talent and rising stars, signaling Broadway's continued interest in producing bold, thought-provoking new works.

The details

The play follows a blind date that "spirals spectacularly off the rails", according to the description. "Becky Shaw" had its New York premiere Off-Broadway at Second Stage, where it "left critics and audiences reeling". Now the production is set to make its Broadway debut at the Hayes Theatre.

  • Previews for "Becky Shaw" will begin soon.
  • The play will start performances at the Hayes Theatre on March 18, 2026.
  • The theatre was most recently home to "Marjorie Prime", which closed on February 15, 2026.

The players

Gina Gionfriddo

The two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist who wrote the play "Becky Shaw".

Trip Cullman

The director of the Broadway production of "Becky Shaw".

Madeline Brewer

An Emmy Award-nominee starring as the title character Becky Shaw.

Lauren Patten

A Tony Award-winner starring as Suzanna in "Becky Shaw".

Second Stage Theater

The Off-Broadway theatre that previously produced "Becky Shaw" and is now bringing it to Broadway.

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What’s next

Previews for "Becky Shaw" will begin at the Hayes Theatre on March 18, 2026, leading up to the play's official Broadway opening.

The takeaway

The transfer of the acclaimed dark comedy "Becky Shaw" from Off-Broadway to Broadway signals the continued appetite for bold, thought-provoking new plays on the Great White Way, showcasing a mix of established and rising theatrical talent.