Jamie Lloyd has announced that Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell will reprise their celebrated performances as Benedick and Beatrice when Much Ado About Nothing arrives on Broadway for a ten week run this autumn.
The pair first starred in the production at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, where the show broke box office records and impressed critics with its inventive staging and dynamic central performances.
The West End run earned nominations at both the Standard Theatre Awards and the Critics’ Circle Awards, including nods for Hiddleston, Atwell and Lloyd. The production was widely acclaimed, with reviewers praising its playful energy and striking visual approach.
Jamie Lloyd said, “Working with both Tom and Hayley again on Much Ado About Nothing at the Drury Lane was exhilarating. The chemistry between the two of them was palpable from the first rehearsal and I could sense it was a magical pairing for the ages. It’s an honor to bring their joyous performances in Shakespeare’s beloved comedy to Broadway this fall.”
Tom Hiddleston said, “For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to play ‘Benedick’ in Much Ado About Nothing. Working with Jamie Lloyd and Hayley Atwell on Shakespeare’s most warm hearted play has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my performing life. I could not be more thrilled to bring this jubilant and joyous production to Broadway. Jamie Lloyd has anchored Shakespeare’s profoundly romantic poetry and comedy at the heart of this production, and decorated the play with music, dancing, love, and laughter. It’s an honor to have been invited back to the stage in New York”.
Hayley Atwell said, “After 20 years on the stages of London’s West End, it is a huge honor for me to be invited to make my Broadway debut playing ‘Beatrice’ in this electric production of Much Ado About Nothing. We’re thrilled new audiences will experience this story through Jamie’s innovative direction. This is a modern celebration of universal themes.”
Produced by The Jamie Lloyd Company with general management by 101 Productions, Ltd, the Broadway venue will be announced soon. Additional casting and ticketing details will follow.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
