"For one night only, on November 10, New York Stage and Film will bring the beloved Brooklyn-set romantic comedy that won Cher an Oscar-and turned "La Bella Luna" into a full-blown mood-to Broadway's Music Box Theatre for a live benefit reading. This all-star reinterpretation of the 1987 classic is a love letter to family, fate and the chaos of falling for your fiancé's brother: a truly unique experience to witness in live."
"Directed by Tony winner Doug Hughes, the staged reading will not feature Cher or any members of the original castinstead assembling a dazzling new ensemble that feels quintessentially New York. Rose Byrne steps into Loretta Castorini's heels, Bobby Cannavale channels the one-handed, full-hearted Ronny Cammareri, and Patti LuPone takes on the formidable Rose Castorini with her trademark fire. Add Steve Buscemi, John Turturro and Stevie Van Zandt into the mix, and you have a lineup that feels like a fever dream of New York acting royalty. NPR's Peter Sagal will narrate, serving as both host and stage direction whisperer for what promises to be a deliriously charming night of high drama, big feelings and even bigger hair."
"This one-night benefit supports New York Stage and Film's year-round programming and summer season at Marist College, along with new residencies and apprenticeship programs that help shape the next generation of theatremakers."
"And while this may be a staged reading, expect more than just actors sitting at music stands. With Hughes at the helm, the production will lean into the film's operatic tone, with equal parts kitchen-sink realism and fairy-tale absurdity."
Moonstruck will be staged as a one-night benefit reading at Broadway's Music Box Theatre on November 10. The production is directed by Tony winner Doug Hughes and replaces the original cast, featuring Rose Byrne as Loretta, Bobby Cannavale as Ronny, Patti LuPone as Rose, and additional notable actors including Steve Buscemi, John Turturro and Stevie Van Zandt. NPR's Peter Sagal will narrate and provide stage-direction cues. The benefit supports New York Stage and Film's year-round programming, summer season at Marist College, residencies and apprenticeship programs. The reading will emphasize the film's operatic tone, blending kitchen-sink realism with fairy-tale absurdity. Tickets start at $150.
Read at Time Out New York
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