Emmy Award-winning actor Nick Offerman, best known for his role on Parks and Recreation, will star alongside his wife, Megan Mullally, in the new musical Iceboy! Or The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O’Neill Came to Write The Iceman Cometh this summer in his hometown. The production, with music by Mark Hollmann and lyrics by Hollmann and Jay Reiss, is directed by Marc Bruni and features a book written by Erin Quinn Purcell and Reiss.
Show Details and Schedule at Albert Theatre
Iceboy! is scheduled to run from June 20 through July 26, opening officially on June 29 at the Albert Theatre, which seats 856 audience members. The production dates have been adjusted from previous announcements due to scheduling changes.
Plot Overview: A Story of Theater and Unexpected Inspiration
The story centers on Vera Vimm (played by Mullally), a celebrated Broadway star at the height of her success in 1938. When she adopts a 40,000-year-old Neanderthal found frozen in the Arctic, the prehistoric man becomes an unexpected theatrical phenomenon. His arrival deeply influences Eugene O’Neill, portrayed by Offerman, who is inspired by this unusual muse as he faces competition with his formidable mother for the spotlight.
Upcoming Cast and Creative Team Announcements
Additional casting and creative collaborators for Iceboy! will be revealed soon, completing the lineup for this eagerly awaited musical.
