Lee Blessing's A Walk in the Woods Starts Previews Off-Broadway

Lee Blessing’s A Walk in the Woods begins performances on September 9. The Keen Company mounting marks the first major New York revival of the Pulitzer and Tony-nominated play. Jonathan Silverstein directs the show, which will run through October 18 at off-Broadway’s Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row. Opening night is set for September 30.

The drama tells the story of a Russian veteran and an American newcomer who meet informally after long, frustrating hours of peace talks. Kathleen Chalfant will take on the gender-swapped role of Botvinnik; Paul Niebanck will play John Honeyman.

Chalfant garnered a Tony nomination for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches. She also starred in Wit off-Broadway and appeared in Painting Churches with Keen Co. Niebanck’s stage credits include In the Next Room on Broadway, as well as RX, Blood and Gifts, Shockheaded Peter and Bill W. and Dr. Bob.