Next Fall (play)
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Next Fall is a play written by Geoffrey Nauffts. The play is about two gay men in a committed relationship with a twist, with one being devoutly religious and the other an atheist. The play revolves around their five-year relationship and how they make it work despite their differences. However, when an accident changes everything, Adam must turn to Luke's family for support and answers. This play opened off-Broadway
in 2009 before transferring to the Helen Hayes Theatre
in February, 2010.
, began performances Off-Broadway
at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre on May 26, 2009 and opened to positive reviews June 3, 2009. The sold-out production, which was to close June 21, 2009, resulted in three extensions through Aug. 8, 2009. The cast for the off-Broadway production included Patrick Breen
as Adam, Patrick Heusinger
as Luke, Maddie Corman as Holly, Sean Dugan as Brandon, Connie Ray as Arlene, and Cotter Smith as Butch.
The off-Broadway production transferred to the Helen Hayes Theatre
on Broadway
. Previews began February 16, 2010 and the play officially opened on March 11, 2010. The entire off-Broadway cast replicated their roles on Broadway as did director Sheryl Kaller and associate director Joe Langworth
.
Ben Brantley
, gave a rave in the New York Times, and called the play an "artful, thoughtful and very moving story".
Among its positive reviews, the show was named "the little play that could" by New York theater critic David Cote. It closed on July 4, 2010 after 26 previews and 132 regular performances.
2010 Tony Awards
2010 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway theater is a term for a professional venue in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499, and for a specific production of a play, musical or revue that appears in such a venue, and which adheres to related trade union and other contracts...
in 2009 before transferring to the Helen Hayes Theatre
Helen Hayes Theatre
Helen Hayes Theatre with 597 seats is the smallest Broadway theatre and is located at 240 West 44th Street in midtown-Manhattan....
in February, 2010.
Production history
Next Fall, produced by Naked AngelsNaked Angels (theater company)
Naked Angels is an American theater company founded in 1986 and based in New York City. It was named after John Tytell’s book about the Beat Generation, Naked Angels...
, began performances Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway theater is a term for a professional venue in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499, and for a specific production of a play, musical or revue that appears in such a venue, and which adheres to related trade union and other contracts...
at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre on May 26, 2009 and opened to positive reviews June 3, 2009. The sold-out production, which was to close June 21, 2009, resulted in three extensions through Aug. 8, 2009. The cast for the off-Broadway production included Patrick Breen
Patrick Breen
Joseph Patrick Breen is an American actor. He has acted primarily on TV but has also appeared in numerous films, as well as on Broadway and Off Broadway...
as Adam, Patrick Heusinger
Patrick Heusinger
Patrick Heusinger is an American actor who made his debut in the 2006 film Sweet Land as Young Lars and then appeared in Tie a Yellow Ribbon, The Nanny Diaries, and Black Swan". Heusinger is best-known for his roles as "Lord Marcus" on the CW's hit drama Gossip Girl and "Adam" on USA Network's...
as Luke, Maddie Corman as Holly, Sean Dugan as Brandon, Connie Ray as Arlene, and Cotter Smith as Butch.
The off-Broadway production transferred to the Helen Hayes Theatre
Helen Hayes Theatre
Helen Hayes Theatre with 597 seats is the smallest Broadway theatre and is located at 240 West 44th Street in midtown-Manhattan....
on Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
. Previews began February 16, 2010 and the play officially opened on March 11, 2010. The entire off-Broadway cast replicated their roles on Broadway as did director Sheryl Kaller and associate director Joe Langworth
Joe Langworth
Joe Langworth is an American choreographer, casting director, singer and dancer.From 1990 - 2005, Langworth appeared in a number of major Broadway musicals, including the closing company of the original production of A Chorus Line, the Tony Award-winning production of Ragtime with Audra McDonald,...
.
Ben Brantley
Ben Brantley
Benjamin D. "Ben" Brantley is an American journalist and the chief theater critic of The New York Times.-Life and career:...
, gave a rave in the New York Times, and called the play an "artful, thoughtful and very moving story".
Among its positive reviews, the show was named "the little play that could" by New York theater critic David Cote. It closed on July 4, 2010 after 26 previews and 132 regular performances.
Synopsis
Luke believes in God. Adam believes in everything else. "Next Fall" portrays the ups and downs of this unlikely couple’s five-year relationship with sharp humor and unflinching honesty. And when an accident changes everything, Adam must turn to Luke’s family and friends for support… and answers. "Next Fall" paints a beautiful and funny portrait of modern romance, asking the hard questions about commitment, love, and faith.Original Broadway cast
- Patrick BreenPatrick BreenJoseph Patrick Breen is an American actor. He has acted primarily on TV but has also appeared in numerous films, as well as on Broadway and Off Broadway...
as Adam - Patrick HeusingerPatrick HeusingerPatrick Heusinger is an American actor who made his debut in the 2006 film Sweet Land as Young Lars and then appeared in Tie a Yellow Ribbon, The Nanny Diaries, and Black Swan". Heusinger is best-known for his roles as "Lord Marcus" on the CW's hit drama Gossip Girl and "Adam" on USA Network's...
as Luke - Maddie CormanMaddie CormanMaddie Corman is an American television and film actress.-Career:Born Madeleine Cornman in New York City, New York, she began her career as a child actress in the 1980s...
as Holly - Sean Dugan as Brandon
- Connie RayConnie RayConstance "Connie" Ray is an American film and television actress and playwright. Among her highest profile appearances are Thank You for Smoking and Stuart Little , and the television drama ER...
as Arlene - Cotter SmithCotter SmithCotter Smith is an American stage, film, and television actor.-Biography:He was born Joseph Cotter Smith in Washington, D.C., the son of Madeline and John Lewis Smith, Jr., who was a federal judge...
as Butch.
Awards and nominations
2010 Drama Desk Awards- Outstanding Play (nominated)
- Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play - Sean Dugan (nominated)
2010 Tony Awards
- Best Play (nominated)
- Best Direction of a Play - Sheryl Kaller (nominated)
2010 Outer Critics Circle Awards
- Outstanding New Broadway Play (nominated)
- John Gassner Award - Geoffrey Nauffts (winner)