| Shit. Meet. Fan. | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Robert O'Hara |
| Directed by | Robert O'Hara |
| Date premiered | 10 October 2024 |
| Place premiered | New York City |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | technology,divorce,white privilege,homosexuality,race relations,cheating |
| Genre | Comedy-drama |
| Setting | 2020's New York City |
| Official site | |
Shit. Meet. Fan. is a domestic comedy-drama play written and directed byRobert O'Hara. The play is based on the 2016 Italian filmPerfect Stangers directed byPaolo Genovese. The production opened in previews on 10 October 2024 at the Robert W. Wilson Theater which was produced byMCC TheaterOff-Broadway.[1] The original cast includesNeil Patrick Harris,Jane Krakowski,Debra Messing, andConstance Wu.
O'Hara based the play off the 2016 Italian filmPerfect Stangers directed byPaolo Genovese.[2]
The show is a domestic comedic drama, and exploration into the relationships between three couples and the secrets they have behind their phones. One night at a party to watch aneclipse, they play a game in which they place their phones on the table and have to read aloud or show every text or message that comes in on their phone.
| Role | MCC Theater, Off-Broadway October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Roger | Neil Patrick Harris |
| Eve | Jane Krakowski |
| Claire | Debra Messing |
| Brett | Garret Dillahunt |
| Frank | Michael Oberholtzer |
| Hannah | Constance Wu |
| Logan | Tramell Tillman |
| Sam | Genevieve Hannelius |
The play began previews onOff-Broadway atThe Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space on October 10, 2024, with opening night initially set for October 28. On August 27, 2024, it was announced thatGarret Dillahunt,Billy Magnussen,Debra Messing, andConstance Wu would star in the production.[3] On September 3, 2024, it was announced thatNeil Patrick Harris andJane Krakowski would join the cast.[4] On October 8 it announced a second extension through December 15, 2024.[5] On October 23, 2024, it was announced that Magnussen had withdrawn from the production during previews due to an "unforeseen health concern". He was replaced by Michael Oberholtzer, and the play's opening night was moved to November 18.[6]