Audible Theater and TOGETHER, the new theatrical partnership led by Sonia Friedman and Hugh Jackman, announce an exciting collaboration. This partnership will feature two fully-produced plays, readings, panels, and workshops over eight weeks this spring at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City.
Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes by Hannah Moscovitch will have its New York premiere, starring Ella Beatty and Hugh Jackman, and directed by Ian Rickson. The second production, Creditors by August Strindberg, adapted by Jen Silverman, will feature Liev Schreiber, Maggie Siff, and Justice Smith, also directed by Ian Rickson.
Driven by a shared commitment to accessibility, Audible Theater and TOGETHER have introduced an innovative initiative in collaboration with TDF. This initiative will offer 25% of tickets to every performance for free to community groups and another 25% available day-of for just $35.
Sonia Friedman and Hugh Jackman said: “The Minetta Lane is a gem of a theater with a rich history, and over the past seven years, Audible has re-established it as a crucial center for top-tier productions, and a shining example of off-Broadway excellence. Adding to that their innovative model of producing work on stage and in audio, it was clear to us and director Ian Rickson that launching our first TOGETHER venture with Audible was a perfect match. What makes this collaboration even more meaningful is our shared belief in access and audience development: 25% of tickets to every performance will be free to community groups through our collaboration with TDF, and another 25% will be available day-of for just $35—an unprecedented effort to honor the audience of today while building the audience of tomorrow, by welcoming people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend.”
Jeremy Blocker, Audible Head of Live Creative Producing, said: “Audible Theater is proud to be a home for creators to imagine outside the bounds of traditional models, and we’re honored to collaborate with the team at TOGETHER who are doing just that. We’re both devoted to connecting talented artists with audiences in intimate spaces like the Minetta. With TDF, we’re excited to ensure that every audience at the theater reflects the brilliant diversity of our community. By later releasing these plays as Audible Originals, our service has the ability to share these powerful works with people across the globe.”
The collaboration will round out Audible Theater’s sixth off-Broadway season at the Minetta Lane Theatre, where the company has produced numerous live shows since 2018. Both Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes and Creditors will be recorded and released on Audible at a later date, extending their reach to millions of listeners around the world.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
