Broadway Stars Tom Cavanagh, Tony Danza, and Michael Longfellow to Headline New Psychological Drama 'Broken Snow'

The world premiere of Ben Andron's tense new play, directed by Colin Hanlon, opens in New York City this spring.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:05pm

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An extreme close-up of jagged, cracked glass and ice textures in high-contrast black, white, and blue tones, conveying a sense of emotional fragility and psychological tension.The shattered, icy textures of Broken Snow's set design evoke the psychological turmoil at the heart of this new theatrical drama.NYC Today

BROADWAY ENGINE, Daveed Ben-Arie and Willette Klausner, in association with NewYorkRep, will present the world premiere of "Broken Snow" by Ben Andron, directed by Colin Hanlon. The psychological drama stars Tom Cavanagh, Tony Danza, and Michael Longfellow as two strangers who discover a dark familial connection while trapped in an abandoned, snow-bound house. The production will begin performances on April 19 and run through May 24 at Theatre71 in New York City.

Why it matters

The new play "Broken Snow" brings together an acclaimed cast of stage and screen talent to explore themes of trauma, family secrets, and the human condition. As a world premiere production, it offers theatergoers a first look at an original work that blends suspense and drama in an intimate setting.

The details

"Broken Snow" follows the story of James, a volatile drifter, and Steven, a tightly controlled officer, who discover they share a dark familial connection while trapped in an abandoned, snow-bound house. As they dig through the remnants of their father's secret life, long-buried trauma resurfaces alongside a mysterious cigar box that may contain the truth they both crave.

  • Broken Snow will begin performances on April 19, 2026.
  • The production will open on April 30, 2026.
  • Broken Snow will run through May 24, 2026.

The players

Tom Cavanagh

A Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actor known for his roles in "The Flash" and "Ed".

Tony Danza

A veteran actor who has starred in TV shows like "Taxi" and "Who's the Boss" as well as Broadway productions like "Honeymoon in Vegas" and "The Producers".

Michael Longfellow

A rising comedian who has appeared on "Saturday Night Live".

Ben Andron

The playwright of "Broken Snow" whose previous theater credits include "White's Lies" and "Brave New World: The Musical".

Colin Hanlon

The director of "Broken Snow" who is also an accomplished actor, writer, and producer based in New York City.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to bring this powerful new play to the stage with such an incredible cast and creative team.”

— Daveed Ben-Arie, Producer, BROADWAY ENGINE

What’s next

Tickets for Broken Snow are on sale now, with performances running from April 19 through May 24 at Theatre71 in New York City.

The takeaway

The world premiere of "Broken Snow" promises to deliver a gripping psychological drama that explores the complexities of family, trauma, and the human experience through the talents of its acclaimed cast and creative team.