Jodie Comer, the Emmy- and BAFTA-winning actress perhaps best known for BBC America’s Killing Eve, will make her Broadway debut next spring in Prima Facie, a new play by by Suzie Miller.
Directing will be Justin Martin at a Shubert theater to be announced.The play is currently in production on the West End, where it is in its final two weeks of a sold-out run.
Produced by Empire Street Productions, Prima Facie will make its Broadway debut in spring 2023.Venue, opening night and on sale dates will be announced in coming weeks.“It has been an absolute privilege to tell Tessa’s story here in London over the past few weeks and to now have the opportunity to take Prima Facie to Broadway is a dream come true,” said Comer in a statement.Comer (Thirteen, Free Guy, The Last Duel) made her West End debut in Prima Facie, winning strong reviews for her solo performance as Tessa.
The production opened April 27 at the Harold Pinter Theatre, where it plays through June 18. Prima Facie features an original score by Rebecca Lucy Taylor, better known as Self Esteem, who completed her debut US Tour earlier this year.The playwright is a former human rights and children’s rights lawyer.
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