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June Squibb Makes Broadway History at 96 in 'Marjorie Prime'

CBS New YorkDecember 9, 20252 min1,467 views
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Opening Night and Record-Breaking Performance

  • 🎭 June Squibb is making history on Broadway with the opening night of the play "Marjorie Prime."
  • 🌟 At 96 years old, she is the oldest person to ever open a Broadway show, a significant achievement in her career.

"Marjorie Prime": A Sci-Fi Family Drama

  • πŸ’‘ The play, written by Jordan Harrison, is a science fiction family drama that explores themes of memory preservation and family connections.
  • 🧠 It delves into how far individuals are willing to go to hold onto their memories and relationships.

Plot and Characters

  • πŸ’– Squibb plays the title role, Marjorie, a character who is forgetful, forthright, and charming.
  • πŸ€– Marjorie relies on a hologram of her late husband, Walter (played by Christopher Lel), to help her regain her memories.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ¦³ Her son-in-law, John (played by Danny Burstein), describes the play as funny, moving, and scary.
  • πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Cynthia Nixon portrays Marjorie's daughter, Tess, in a story about a family dealing with a terrible tragedy they have struggled to process.

Cast and Career Highlights

  • πŸ‘ Danny Burstein expresses honor and inspiration from his trailblazing co-star, June Squibb.
  • 🎀 Squibb's Broadway debut was in the musical "Gypsy" in 1959.
  • 🎬 She is also recognized for her screen roles in films such as "Nebraska," "Thelma," and "About Schmidt."
  • 🎟️ "Marjorie Prime" is scheduled to play on Broadway until February 15th.
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