That might sound like the news of the day, but it is also the subject of a play that is now heading for Broadway: “Sweat,” by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. “Broadway has never been my end game, but this might be a perfect moment for this particular play to reach the audience Broadway can reach,” she said. There has been so much emphasis on the white working class, but the frustrations go across racial lines.”“Sweat” has previously had productions at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and at Arena Stage in Washington. All of the productions have been directed by Kate Whoriskey, who will also direct the one on Broadway; the lead producers are Stuart Thompson and Louise Gund. Casting has not been announced, but the cast at the Public is expected to remain with the show.

Source: New York Times December 05, 2016 16:55 UTC