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Meet the Straight White Men at the Public Theater

Austin Pendleton and Gary Wilmes star in Young Jean Lee’s new play.

Editorial Staff
New York City
Austin Pendleton, Gary Wilmes, Pete Simpson, and James Stanley star in Straight White Men at the Public Theater.
Austin Pendleton, Gary Wilmes, Pete Simpson, and James Stanley star in Straight White Men at the Public Theater.
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Young Jean Lee's Straight White Men has begun performances at the Public Theater. Directed by the author, the play officially opens on November 17 and runs through December 7.

Austin Pendleton plays the guitar in Straight White Men.
Austin Pendleton plays the guitar in Straight White Men.
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The new play, a presentation of the Public and Young Jean Lee's Theater Company, stars Austin Pendleton as Ed, the father of three adult sons who come together on Christmas Eve for a night of pranks, takeout, and trash-talking.

Gary Wilmes, James Stanley, and Pete Simpson costar in the play, which is written and directed by Young Jean Lee.
Gary Wilmes, James Stanley, and Pete Simpson costar in the play, which is written and directed by Young Jean Lee.
(© Carol Rosegg)

Ed's three sons are played by Pete Simpson (as Drew), James Stanley (as Matt), and Gary Wilmes (as Jake).

A scene from Straight White Men at the Public Theater.
A scene from Straight White Men at the Public Theater.
(© Carol Rosegg)

For tickets and more information, click here.

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