Pulitzer Finalist 'Here There Are Blueberries' Sets Starry Broadway Cast for November Premiere
The acclaimed docudrama 'Here There Are Blueberries' has finalized its Broadway cast, featuring a mix of veteran stage actors and television stars. The production will open at the Barrymore Theatre on November 9, 2026, following a limited 10-week run. The ensemble includes two-time Tony winner Michael Cerveris, Conrad Ricamora, and Kathleen Chalfant, alongside Brandon Flynn, who makes his Broadway debut. The play, a 2024 Pulitzer Prize finalist, dramatizes the 2007 discovery of a Nazi-era photo album at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, exploring the moral complexities of the Holocaust through historical evidence. Directed by Moisés Kaufman, the production is a co-production with La Jolla Playhouse and features a creative team including Tony winner Derek McLane for scenic design.
Key points
- The Broadway cast for 'Here There Are Blueberries' includes Michael Cerveris, Conrad Ricamora, Kathleen Chalfant, Montego Glover, and Brandon Flynn.
- Previews begin November 2, 2026, with an official opening night on November 9 at the Barrymore Theatre.
- The limited engagement runs through January 10, 2027, with ticket prices starting at $52.
- The play is a 2024 Pulitzer Prize finalist and 2025 Lucille Lortel Award winner for Outstanding Play.
- Brandon Flynn and Delia Cunningham are making their Broadway debuts with this production.
Background
The play previously premiered Off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop in 2024 and had its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in 2022. It is a production of Tectonic Theater Project, the company known for 'The Laramie Project.' This Broadway move follows its success in national tours and Off-Broadway runs, marking a significant step for the docudrama format on the main stage.
How outlets are covering it
All four sources confirm the core casting and schedule, but emphasize different aspects. Deadline and Playbill highlight the star power of the ensemble, specifically noting Michael Cerveris and Conrad Ricamora as Tony nominees. Broadway Shows provides specific character assignments, such as Cerveris playing Peter Wirths and Ricamora playing Tilman Taube. New York Theatre Guide focuses on the play's historical basis and ticket pricing, noting the $52 starting price. While all agree on the dates and venue, Deadline and Playbill frame the news as a major casting announcement, whereas New York Theatre Guide presents it as a practical guide for potential attendees.
Why it matters
This production brings a critically acclaimed, award-winning docudrama to Broadway, expanding the visibility of Tectonic Theater Project's work. The inclusion of high-profile actors like Michael Cerveris and the debut of television star Brandon Flynn suggests a broad appeal beyond traditional theater audiences. The play's subject matter, dealing with the Holocaust and historical memory, continues to resonate in contemporary discourse, making its Broadway debut a significant cultural event.
What to watch
Previews begin on November 2, 2026, with the official opening night on November 9. The run is scheduled to conclude on January 10, 2027. Ticket sales are currently available, with prices starting at $52. The production will continue to be a co-production with La Jolla Playhouse, with further announcements likely regarding marketing and potential extensions if the run is successful.
- 'Here There Are Blueberries' Sets Broadway Cast With Kathleen Chalfont, Michael Ceveris, Brandon Flynn & Conrad Ricamora Deadline
- Here There Are Blueberries Sets Broadway Cast with Michael Cerveris, Conrad Ricamora and More Broadway Shows
- Conrad Ricamora, Montego Glover, Brandon Flynn Join Here There Are Blueberries on Broadway Playbill
- 'Here There Are Blueberries' Broadway cast set with Michael Cerveris, Brandon Flynn, Conrad Ricamora, Kathleen Chalfant, more New York Theatre Guide
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