Daphne Rubin-Vega stars in the new musical by Quiara Alegría Hudes and Erin McKeown.
The Public Theater has announced a one-week extension for Miss You Like Hell. The new musical, with book and lyrics by Quiara Alegría Hudes and music by Erin McKeown, will now run through Sunday, May 13.
Daphne Rubin-Vega stars as Beatriz, described in a press release as "a flawed mom to 16-year-old Olivia, and an undocumented immigrant on the verge of deportation. After living estranged from each other for years, mother and daughter embark on a road trip that crosses state lines. Together they meet Americans of different backgrounds, shared dreams, and complicated truths in this powerful new show with vast heart and fierce humor."
In addition to Rubin-Vega, the cast includes Marinda Anderson, Danny Bolero, Andrew Cristi, Latoya Edwards, Shawna M. Hamic, Marcus Paul James, Gizel Jiménez, David Patrick Kelly, and Michael Mulheren. The production is directed by Lear deBessonet, and features choreography by Danny Mefford, scenic design by Riccardo Hernandez, costume design by Emilio Sosa, lighting design by Tyler Micoleau, and sound design by Jessica Paz.