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The Children Opens on Broadway With Francesca Annis, Ron Cook, and Deborah Findlay

Lucy Kirkwood’s play is directed by James Macdonald.

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Ron Cook, Francesca Annis, and Deborah Findlay take their bow as The Children opens on Broadway.
Ron Cook, Francesca Annis, and Deborah Findlay take their bow as The Children opens on Broadway.
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Manhattan Theatre Club and the Royal Court Theatre's production of Lucy Kirkwood's new drama The Children celebrated its opening night at Broadway's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on December 2. Previews began November 28.

Playwright Lucy Kirkwood (second from right) joins cast members Francesca Annis, Ron Cook, and Deborah Findlay for a photo.
Playwright Lucy Kirkwood (second from right) joins cast members Francesca Annis, Ron Cook, and Deborah Findlay for a photo.
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The work follows a pair of retired scientists who are visited by an old friend for a shocking reason as the world outside is torn apart by a nuclear disaster. Original London cast members Francesca Annis, Ron Cook, and Deborah Findlay star. James Macdonald directs.

Guests at the performance included Joshua Boone, who just completed a run in Manhattan Theatre Club's Actually.
Guests at the performance included Joshua Boone, who just completed a run in Manhattan Theatre Club's Actually.
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The production features scenic and costume design by Miriam Buether, lighting by Peter Mumford, and sound by Max Pappenheim.

Actress Andrea Syglowski and playwright Martyna Majok are on hand for the show.
Actor Andrea Syglowski and playwright Martyna Majok are on hand for the show.
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