Sarah Paulson Headed to Broadway to Star in 'Appropriate'

Emell Adolphus READ TIME: 1 MIN.

Are you ready to see Sarah Paulson's legendary acting chops live and in-person? As reported by Deadline, Emmy-winning actor is returning to the Great White Way for the first time in 13 years.

What's bringing her back to the stage? Paulson will reportedly star in the Second Stage Theater production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' dark, comedic family drama "Appropriate."

Lila Neugebauer ("The Waverly Gallery") will direct.

Paulson has made a name for herself as a reoccurring centerpiece in Ryan Murphy's "American Horror Story" anthology series and "American Crime Story." But she has her fair share of Broadway credits, including "The Sisters Rosensweig" (1993), "The Glass Menagerie" (2005) and "Collected Stories" (2010). She last appeared in a 2013 Off Broadway revival of Lanford Wilson's "Talley's Folly" opposite Danny Burstein.

"Appropriate" is part of Second Stage's 45th Anniversary Season, which will begin previews Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Second Stage's Hayes Theater, with an official opening on Monday, Dec. 18.

The official synopsis for "Appropriate" sees the Lafayette family has return to their late patriarch's Arkansas home to deal with the remains of his estate. Eldest daughter Toni, played by Paulson, hopes the family will spend the weekend remembering and reconnecting over their beloved father. However, Bo, her brother, looks to recoup some of the money he spent for his dad's end-of-life care. But things take a turn when their estranged brother, Franz, shows up, and long-hidden secrets begin to come to light.

We can't wait! Look for additional casting and creative team announcements to be revealed over the next few months.


by Emell Adolphus

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