Fernanda Coppel’s King Liz, Starring Karen Pittman, Extends Off-Broadway

The world premiere of Fernanda Coppel’s King Liz will extend off-Broadway through August 15. Directed by Lisa Peterson, the Second Stage Theatre Uptown production, starring Karen Pittman and more, had previously been set to shutter on August 8. The show officially opened at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre on July 27.

King Liz follows Liz Rico (Pittman), a sports agent who, despite money and an elite client roster, must work twice as hard to stay on top in an industry dominated by men. When Freddie Luna, a high school basketball star with a troubled past enters, she seizes the opportunity to skyrocket his career as well as her own.

Pittman is joined by Jeremie Harris as Freddie Luna, Michael Cullen as Mr. Candy, Russell G. Jones as Coach Jones, Caroline Lagerfelt as Barbara Flowers and Irene Sofia Lucio as Gabby Fuentes.