Jean Smart, known for her dominance in television, particularly on HBO, will make her Broadway debut in the world premiere of Call Me Izzy. The play, penned by Jamie Wax, features Smart as a resilient woman from rural Louisiana, grappling with a life-changing secret. Directed by Sarna Lapine, the production will begin previews at Studio 54 on May 24 before its official opening night on June 12. This role marks Smart's first Broadway performance, expanding her illustrious career into theater.
"Smart's character is described as 'one woman in rural Louisiana who has a secret that is both her greatest gift and her only way out.'"
"Producers announced that she will shortly move to extend her queendom into relatively uncharted territory: the Broadway stage."
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