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Curley's wife | Of Mice and Men on Broadway S&S #2: I am so incredibly humbled and inspired to help bring his world to life. ~ LM

OF MICE AND MEN
on Broadway
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SYNOPSIS
Of Mice and Men is a novella written by John Steinbeck and first published 1937. The novella set during The
Great Depression on a ranch in California centers around the intelligent but uneducated George and Lennie,
a man with limited mental abilities. They have an unlikely friendship with George acting as Lennie's protector.
The friends are soon approached by their boss' son, Curley; an aggressive man who has a inferiority complex,
and the situation is deteriorating as the days go by.

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CURLEY'S WIFE
Leighton will take on the role of Curley's wife in the Broadway peoduction. A lonely woman with crushed
dreams about becoming a movie star. To her this is the reason for her behavior on the ranch.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
The Broadway production will be directed by Tony award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro. It is produced by
David Binder with Kate Lear, Darren Bagert, Adam Zotovich, Barbara Whitman and Latitude Link. Previews
begin on March 19, 2014, and the production will premiere at the Longacre Theater on April 16, 2014. Tickets
will be available for purchase on January 26.

CAST
James Franco - George Milton
Chris O'Dowd - Lennie Small
Leighton Meester - Curley's wife
Jim Norton - Candy
Jim Parrack - Slim
Alex Morf - Curley
Ron Cephas Jones - Crooks
Joel Marsh Garland - Carlson
James McMenamin - Whit
Jim Ortlieb - The Boss

PICTURES
First curtain call - March 19
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NEWS
Leighton Meester Joins James Franco, Chris O’Dowd in Broadway’s ‘Of Mice and Men’
Leighton Meester to Join 'Of Mice and Men' Cast
Leighton Meester to make Broadway debut in 'Of Mice and Men' with James Franco and Chris O'Dowd
Leighton Meester joining James Franco in 'Of Mice and Men'
Leighton Meester Will Join James Franco and Chris O'Dowd in Broadway Revival of Of Mice and Men
Jim Norton Joins Broadway’s ‘Of Mice and Men’ Starring James Franco
'True Blood' Actor Joins 'Of Mice and Men' Cast (Exclusive)
Full Cast & Creative Team Announced for Of Mice and Men, Starring James Franco & Chris O'Dowd on Broadway
Rehearsals for OF MICE AND MEN Broadway Revival Now Underway in Chicago
In Their Own Words: Of Mice & Men's Star-Studded Cast
Photo Coverage: James Franco, Chris O'Dowd & Leighton Meester Take First Bows in OF MICE AND MEN

LINKS
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TFTNT Em! Not long now...

You're welcome!

Adding the latest articles to the OP.

She looks so pretty :love:

Thanks Rachel!

She looks so small :lol:

Thanks for the pic!

I hope we get some interviews and quotes from the press conference soon.

She looks so gorgeous! It is soo good to see her make a public appearance again :)

Perfect way to kickstart this thread!

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Why Is Broadway Like Sex? Of Mice and Men Stars James Franco, Leighton Meester & Chris O’Dowd Explain | Broadway Buzz | Broadway.com

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Why Is Broadway Like Sex? Of Mice and Men Stars James Franco, Leighton Meester & Chris O’Dowd Explain

Oscar nominee James Franco, Gossip Girl queen bee Leighton Meester and Bridesmaids funny guy Chris O’Dowd are gearing up to make their Broadway debuts in Of Mice and Men on March 19—or as O’Dowd likes to think of it, losing their Broadway virginity.

“We’re going to be together for a long time, and opening night is the first time we all sleep together, and the [rehearsal] process is the courting,” he explained at a March 6 press conference for the new revival. When director Anna D. Shapiro joked that “some of us have already been sleeping together,” O’Dowd added, “I meant collectively. As an art project that James is working on.” As the cast cracked up, Franco laughed loudest of all.

With the starry trio in high demand for Hollywood projects, why is now the time to uh, lose their Broadway virginity? “If you asked me to do Cats, I would have done Cats,” O’Dowd said. “Which I’m still open to!” Franco, who described himself as a theater fan, explained, “This was the play I was waiting for. This is it! It’s an awesome role with the best director and if I don’t do this, then I’m never going to do it.” Meester, meanwhile, believes fate drew her to star in the John Steinbeck play. “It kind of chose me,” she said. “I can’t believe how cosmic and amazing it is.”

Franco, who is also a writer, director, screenwriter, producer and teacher, isn’t nervous about adding "Broadway star" to his resume. “I would say [I’m not scared], but—” O’Dowd quickly interrupted his co-star with a joke: “I feel like he should be,” he deadpanned. Franco continued, “I flirted and thought about the idea of Broadway for a long time now, but as a film actor, the commitment is always something that is scary. Having to do one character for so long, and the fear of making my debut and wanting to make a splash.”

Although Meester admitted she's feeling "pretty scared," she knows she's in the best possible hands. "When I meditate on it, I’m like, 'Oh my God,' it’s too much to handle in one thought," she said, smiling at her co-stars. "But when we’re here and taking it scene by scene and I’m with everyone in the moment, it feels so good. I feel safe."

finally cast pics, what a gorgeous and talented cast

They're all so cute together. Thanks so much for bringing that.

Thanks for bringing that!

It's great that Lei feels safe with the guys and the play.

ETA: Chris and James have their Times Talk today starting at 8pm ET.

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Tonight's NY Times TimesTalks w/ James Franco & Chris O'Dowd is sold out. You can watch it live on TimesTalks.com/live @ 8 PM EST #miceandmenbway