The Picture of Dorian Gray (play)
| The Picture of Dorian Gray | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Kip Williams |
| Date premiered | November 24, 2020 |
| Place premiered | Roslyn Packer Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Official site | |
The Picture of Dorian Gray is a stage play written by Australian writer Kip Williams, based on the 1891 novel of the same name by Oscar Wilde.[1] The play has one performer portraying twenty six roles from the original novel.[2]
Production history
[edit]Sydney (2020)
[edit]Kipp Williams wrote the play during the COVID-19 pandemic and it premiered on November 24, 2020 at the Roslyn Packer Theatre starring Eryn Jean Norvill and directed by Williams as a production available to Sydney Theatre Company subscribers. The show received positive critical and audience reception and was extended from its original run until it closed on January 9, 2021.[3] The show then toured in Australia, including a run at the Adelaide Festival in 2022.[4]
London (2024)
[edit]The show transferred to the West End in London in 2024, with Sarah Snook in the lead role. The show opened at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on February 6, 2024 and closed on May 11, 2024. At the 2025 Laurence Olivier Awards, the show won for Best Actress and Best Costume Design.[5]
Broadway (2025)
[edit]The show next transferred to Broadway at the Music Box Theatre, with previews beginning on March 10, 2025 and opening on March 27, 2025 again starring Snook and directed by Kipp Williams. The show is expected to close on June 29, 2025.[6]
The production received a Drama League Award nomination for Outstanding Production of a Play, in addition to Williams receiving a nomination for Outstanding Direction of a Play, and Snook receiving a nomination for Distinguished Performance.[7]
Cast and characters
[edit]| Character | Sydney (2020) | West End (2024) | Broadway (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Gray/Various Characters | Eryn Jean Norvill | Sarah Snook | |
References
[edit]- ^ Tongue, Cassie (2020-11-29). "The Picture of Dorian Gray review – Eryn Jean Norvill dazzles in ambitious, whip-smart production". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ Yee, Hannah-Rose (2025-03-03). "Sarah Snook on Playing 26 Characters in Broadway's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'". Vogue. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ "The Picture of Dorian Gray 2020". www.sydneytheatre.com.au. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ "Adelaide Festival review: The Picture of Dorian Gray - InDaily". www.indaily.com.au. 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ "Sarah Snook on prepping for award-winning role with a new baby". Harper's BAZAAR. 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ "Sarah Snook pulls off a not-so-hostile takeover of Broadway". AV Club. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (April 22, 2025). "2025 Drama League Awards Nominations Are Out; Read the Full List". Playbill. Retrieved April 22, 2025.