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A Better Place Makes Off-Broadway World Premiere

Wendy Beckett’s new play is now running at the Duke on 42nd Street.

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Edward James Hyland and Judith Hawking in a scene from Wendy Beckett's A Better Place.
Edward James Hyland and Judith Hawking in a scene from Wendy Beckett's A Better Place.
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The world premiere of Wendy Beckett's new play A Better Place, presented by the Directors Company in association with Pascal Productions, is now in previews at the Duke on 42nd Street. Directed by Evan Bergman, performances will run through June 12 with an official May 15 press opening.

Michael Satow and Jessica DiGiovanni share the stage.
Michael Satow and Jessica DiGiovanni share the stage.
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The story follows a gay couple as they lust over the apartment owned by their neighbors. Refusing to tear themselves away from the window, they wonder how the people across the street attained that level of wealth.

Rob Maitner and John FitzGibbon come together over some wine.
Rob Maitner and John FitzGibbon come together over some wine.
(© Jenny Anderson)

The cast of A Better Place features Jessica DiGiovanni, John FitzGibbon, Judith Hawking, Edward James Hyland, Rob Maitner, and Michael Satow.

The cast of A Better Place at the Duke on 42nd Street.
The cast of A Better Place at the Duke on 42nd Street.
(© Jenny Anderson)

For tickets and more information, click here.

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Closed: June 12, 2016