Shailene Woodley and Barbie Ferreira are sashaying their way to Broadway! That’s right, these two queens of the screen are trading Hollywood for the Great White Way, making their stage debuts in a new play that’s as festive as your Aunt Carol after three eggnogs: Cult of Love.
Now, if the name “Cult of Love” sounds a little like your last awkward family Thanksgiving, you’re not far off. The script, written by Leslye Headland (yes, the genius behind Star Wars: The Acolyte, because why not jump from galaxy battles to family drama?), promises a holiday get-together for the Dahl family that’ll make your average Christmas dinner look like a spa retreat.
The Plot Thickens (Like the Gravy That’s Taking FOREVER)
So, here’s the tea: Four adult siblings decide to roll back home for the holidays, significant others in tow. Naturally, chaos ensues because when do family reunions NOT turn into emotional wrestling matches? The Dahls have a tradition of breaking into four-part harmony Christmas carols at a moment’s notice. So, basically, picture your family karaoke night but add unresolved childhood trauma and some out-of-tune “Jingle Bells.”
Old grudges come back with a vengeance, new arguments pop up like unwanted Christmas sweaters, and to top it all off, dinner is taking literally forever. Who knows if they’ll ever get to dessert—or if this Christmas will be their last, because apparently nothing says “holiday spirit” like a family meltdown. Fa-la-la-la-la, someone pass the therapy.
Returning to Broadway (Because They’re Clearly Gluttons for Punishment)
Roberta Colindrez and Zachary Quinto are no strangers to Broadway, and they’ll be diving back into the holiday dysfunction alongside our fresh-faced Woodley and Ferreira. Zachary’s probably looking forward to a break from space-time conundrums (cough Spock cough), and Roberta’s undoubtedly ready to lend some cool energy to this family disaster.
And as if this wasn’t already a star-studded lineup, we’ve also got Christopher Lowell (prepare your GLOW references now), Molly Bernard, Rebecca Henderson, and Christopher Sears making their Broadway debuts too. Basically, this cast list is hotter than the turkey that’s STILL not out of the oven.
But Wait—Who’s Playing Mom and Dad?
In the spirit of suspense (and to keep us on the edge of our seats like we’re at a Broadway show… oh, wait), the roles of Bill and Ginny Dahl—AKA Mom and Dad—haven’t been cast yet. Maybe they’re still hunting down actors brave enough to dive into this emotional casserole. Maybe you should brush up on your “angry parent at a holiday gathering” monologue.
Mark Your Calendars (And Brace Yourselves for Drama)
Cult of Love is coming in hot—well, lukewarm, because that dinner is STILL not ready—with previews kicking off November 20th and the official opening night happening on December 12th at the Helen Hayes Theater. So if you’re in the mood for some holiday family drama without having to endure your own, grab your tickets.
Honestly, watching someone else’s family unravel on stage might just be the therapy session we all need this holiday season. 🎭
