Atlantic Theater Company announced additional casting for two world premiere plays along with the Atlantic for Kids New York premiere production of Finn for its 2026-2027 season. The mainstage productions will take place at the Linda Gross Theater at 336 West 20th Street, while the children’s musical will run at Atlantic Stage 2 at 330 West 16th Street.
The world premiere play Too Bad For Her by Clare Barron and directed by Anne Kauffman will feature Ato Blankson-Wood, Renata Friedman, Greg Keller, Peter Mark Kendall, and Alison Pill. Lucas Hnath’s world premiere Old Actress, directed by Les Waters, will feature Eboni Booth and Susan Yassky alongside previously announced actor Deirdre O’Connell.
The Atlantic for Kids New York premiere of Finn, written by Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond, features a cast including Jonice Bernard, Sydney Carmona, Gio Coppola, Catherine Luckenbach, Arwen-Vira Marsh, Maya Mays, Hayden Eugene Poe, and Alexa Stratton. Additional casting for Too Bad For Her, Finn, and Jackie Sibblies Drury’s upcoming production Push will be announced at a later date.
Single tickets for upcoming productions and season memberships are available online through the company. Memberships begin at $50 and include priority booking, fee waivers, ticket exchanges, and guest discounts.
The announcement comes as Atlantic Theater Company’s first show of the season, Mona Pirnot’s I Became We, runs through November 15 at the Linda Gross Theater. The company operates under the leadership of Artistic Director Neil Pepe and Managing Director Jeffory Lawson.
Performances
World Premiere Play
Too Bad For Her
By Clare Barron
Directed by Anne Kauffman
January 9 – February 14, 2027
A compassionate and perverse exploration of a thirty-year affair and its consequences. A play about love, art, and living outside the bounds.
Atlantic is excited to welcome back both Obie Award-winning playwright Clare Barron (SHHHH) and Tony Award nominated director Anne Kauffman (The Bedwetter) for this world premiere play.
Too Bad For Her will feature sets by Arnulfo Maldonado, costumes by Lizzie Donelan, lights by Heather Gilbert, sound & original compositions by Daniel Kluger, projections by Lucy Mackinnon, intimacy direction by Crista Marie Jackson. Ashley-Rose Galligan will serve as the Production Stage Manager.
World Premiere Play
Old Actress
By Lucas Hnath
Directed by Les Waters
March 18 – April 25, 2027
A play about learning lines for a play.
In the world premiere of Old Actress, acclaimed playwright and director team Lucas Hnath (A Simulacrum) and Les Waters (Grief Camp) reunite with Deirdre O’Connell for the first time since their Tony Award-winning production of Dana H.
Old Actress will feature sets by Louisa Thompson, costumes by Kaye Voyce, lights by Yuki Nakase Link, and sound by Tei Blow. Caroline Englander will serve as Production Stage Manager.
Atlantic for Kids Musical
Finn
By Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond
Directed by Ryan Dobrin
December 12, 2026 – January 31, 2027
Hilarious and heartwarming, this underwater musical chronicles the coming-of-age journey of Finn, a young shark who dreams of following in his family’s footsteps by joining the prestigious Shark Guard.
Finn explores the depths of the brilliant and beautiful ocean, with quirky sea creature characters and catchy tunes. As Finn faces the challenges of growing up and following his heart, his musical story becomes a magical journey of self-discovery, friendship, and adventure.
Finn will feature sets by Rodrigo Escalante, costumes by Mika Eubanks, lighting by Colleen Doherty, sound by Alex Attalla, props by Hannah F. Tarr, with musical direction by Fernanda Douglas, and choreography by Phil Colgan. Damayanti Wallace will serve as the Production Stage Manager.
FINN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
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