Carson Elrod, Matthew Saldivar & More Tapped for Important Hats of the Twentieth Century Off-Broadway

The cast is now set for the world premiere of Important Hats of the Twentieth Century. The Manhattan Theatre Company’s off-Broadway production, directed by Hand to God’s Moritz von Stuelpnagel, will star Carson Elrod and Matthew Saldivar. Performances begin on November 10 at New York City Center—Stage II. The Nick Jones comedy will open officially on November 23.

Elrod takes on the role of Sam Greevy, an in-demand fashion designer in 1930s New York. Saldivar will play Paul Roms, a designer whose latest collection features anachronistic sweatshirts, tracksuits and skater pants. Their rivalry escalates as Greevy wraps his head around where—and when—these pieces come from.

Elrod’s previous credits include Reckless and Noises Off on Broadway and Lives of the Saints off-Broadway. Saldivar last appeared on Broadway in Honeymoon in Vegas; his additional credits include Act One and The Toxic Avenger. Both played the role of Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher: Elrod understudied Christian Borle; Saldivar assumed the role later in the run.

Additional cast members include Remy Auberjonois, Jon Bass, John Behlmann, Reed Campbell, Maria Elena Ramirez, Triney Sandoval and Henry Vick.

The production will feature set design by Timothy R. Mackabee, costumes by Jennifer Moeller, lighting design by Jason Lyons and an original score and sound design by Palmer Hefferan.