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Manhattan Theatre Club, 261 West 47th St, New York, NY 10036

Summer, 1976

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Closed June 18, 2023

Linney and Hecht are excellent and generous scene partners, and though Summer, 1976 has none of the explosive bells and whistles of some of its Broadway compadres, it has its own gentle, unassuming power.

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Why See Summer, 1976?

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World Premiere

An unlikely friendship between a spirited artist a and wistful single mom forms the basis of this brand-new play at sees Tony nominees Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht make their latest return to Broadway. Written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn and directed by Daniel Sullivan, Summer, 1976 sees their connection bloom over the summer that marked the Bicentennial in a small town in Ohio.

Exploring the impact that even tiny changes can have on the rest of our lives, Summer 1976 is a thought-provoking and engaging new drama from a stellar cast and creative team. Marking its world premiere as it begins performances in April 2023, this is a must for those who enjoy insightful theatre that puts human interaction and emotion at the forefront.

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Dates

Previews from: 4 April 2023

Opening night: 25 April 2023

MASKS

You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

Cast and Creative

Cast

Laura Linney as Diana
Jessica Hecht as Alice

Creative

Written by David Auburn
Directed by Daniel Sullivan

What you thought

2 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

5.0 star rating

Liz Bryant: “Linney and Hecht Display Magnetic Rapport”

Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht are simply amazing in the Summer, 1976.... more

Linda Baldwin: “it will touch your soul!!!”

Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht deliver stunning performances. Ninety minutes... more

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