Becky Shaw

A dark comedy about a blind date gone spectacularly wrong from two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Gina Gionfriddo.

Story:

A newlywed couple fixes up two romantically challenged friends: wife’s best friend, meet husband’s sexy and strange new co-worker. When an evening calculated to bring happiness takes a dark turn, crisis and comedy ensue in this wickedly funny play that asks what we owe the people we love and the strangers who land on our doorstep.

Hayes Theater
240 W. 44th St.
New York, NY

Info and Directions

Important Dates
PREVIEWS: March 18, 2026
OPENING: April 8, 2026

Run Time
2 hours and 30 minutes (1 Intermission)

NOTE:

• Children under 5 will not be admitted.
• Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.

Playwright
Gina Gionfriddo

Books

Play Script

Merchandise

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2026 Tony Award Nominations

Best Revival of a Play
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play - Alden Ehrenreich

2026 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Featured Performance - Alden Ehrenreich
Outstanding Revival of a Play
Outstanding Featured Performance - Linda Emond
Outstanding Direction of a Play

2026 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Play
Outstanding Direction of a Play
Distinguished Performance Award - Alden Ehrenreich

2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Play
Outstanding Direction of a Play

2026 NY Drama Critics Circle Award Nominations

Best Individual Performance - Alden Ehrenreich

2026 Theatre World Award Nominations

Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance - Madeline Brewer, Becky Shaw
Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance - Alden Ehrenreich, Becky Shaw

2009 Pulitzer Prize Nominations

Pulitzer Prize for Drama Finalist

2009 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Play

2009 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Play
Outstanding Direction of a Play
Distinguished Performance Award - Alden Ehrenreich

2009 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Play
Outstanding Direction of a Play

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