Jean Smart, renowned for her roles in television and recipient of six Emmy Awards, will make a notable return to Broadway in her new one-woman show, 'Call Me Izzy.' Set to open on June 12 after previews starting May 24, the play, written by Jamie Wax and directed by Sarna Lapine, explores the life of a woman from rural Louisiana. This marks Smart's second Broadway appearance since her 2000 revival in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.' With production costs potentially reaching $5.4 million, this new venture seeks to blend Smart’s celebrated comedic talents with fresh, theatrical storytelling.
Jean Smart, a revered actress, is set to star in ‘Call Me Izzy,’ a dark comedy, which marks her return to Broadway after over two decades.
The play, which has not been previously staged, is directed by Sarna Lapine, known for helming significant Broadway productions like the revival of 'Sunday in the Park With George.'
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