The read
It runs long at 2h 30m.
Synopsis
James Lapine's tribute to a life in the theater based on Moss Hart's autobiography of the same name, starring Tony Shalhoub and Andrea Martin. The play, narrated by an older Moss Hart, traces his life from being poor in The Bronx to becoming famous and successful as a Broadway writer and director.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
Key crew
- James LapineWriter
- Matthew DiamondDirector
Cast
- Tony ShalhoubMoss Hart / Barnett Hart / George S. Kaufman
- Andrea MartinAunt Kate / Freida Fishbein / Beatrice Kaufman
- Santino FontanaMoss Hart
- Mimi LieberLillie Hart / Helen
- Matthew SchechterMoss Hart / Bernie Hart
- Will BrillDavid Allen / Dore Schary / George
- Laurel CasilloMiss Hester Worsley / Ingenue / Roz / Mary
- Chuck CooperWally / Charles Gilpin / Max Siegel / Langston Hughes
- Steven KaplanIrving Gordon / Pianist
- Will LeBowAugustus Pitou / Jed Harris / Silmowitz / Alexander Woolcott
- Charlotte MaierMrs. Borofsky / Phyllis / Aline McMahon / May
- Deborah OffnerLady Caroline / Belle / Mrs. Rosenbloom / Ida / Edna Ferber
Stills
Themes
autobiographybroadway