Modern Orthodox Welcomes New Stars Crane and Egolf March 8

On March 8, Modern Orthodox will welcome new cast members J. Anthony Crane and Gretchen Egolf, who are replacing departing original stars Craig Bierko and Molly Ringwald.

Crane served as an understudy for this season's Broadway production of Sight Unseen. Last year he appeared in The Brothers Karamazov, Part II at La MaMa. He starred in the film and television series The Big Easy, in which he played a New Orleans detective. His feature film credits include The War of the Roses, An American Summer and S1m0ne.

Egolf appeared on Broadway in Jackie and Ring Round the Moon. Her off-Broadway credits include Crocodiles in the Potomac and More Lies About Jerzy. Her small screen credits include a season on Martial Law and a recurring role on Roswell. Her film credits include Quiz Show and The Talented Mr. Ripley.

Modern Orthodox centers on Ben, an Upper West Side financial consultant whose plans to marry doctor girlfriend Hannah get shaken up by the arrival of Hershel, a Jewish diamond dealer that sells them an engagement ring.

The play currently stars Bierko as Ben, Ringwald as Hannah, Jason Biggs as Hershel and Jenn Harris as Rachel. Harris is the only original cast member remaining with the show. Bierko, Ringwald and Biggs all depart on March 6. As we previously reported, John Cariani is stepping into the role of Hershel on March 15. Understudy Amir Arinson will play that role from March 8 through March 13.