Casting Set for Tiny Beautiful Things, Starring Nia Vardalos, Off-Broadway

Complete casting has been announced for the Nia Vardalos-led world premiere of Tiny Beautiful Things. Directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton) and adapted by Vardalos from the book by Cheryl Strayed, the production will begin previews on November 15 and officially open on December 7 at the Public Theater. The show is scheduled to remain off-Broadway through December 31.

Phillip James Brannon (BootyCandy), Alfredo Narciso (The Motherf***er With The Hat) and Natalie Woolams-Torres (Hamlet) will appear as multiple letter writers to the online advice columnist Sugar, played by Vardalos. Miriam Silverman (Hamlet) is set to cover Vardalos and will take on the role of Sugar on November 20 and November 27 at 6:30 PM.

The show follows Sugar, the online advice columnist who thousands of people have turned to for words of wisdom, honesty and hope. As anonymous readers come to her with their deepest and most personal problems, Sugar—who ultimately revealed herself to be Strayed—finds a way to weave her own life experiences together with theirs, creating a beloved column about the monstrous beauty, endless dark and glimmering light at the heart of being human.

Co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Kail and Vardalos, the production will feature scenic design by Rachel Hauck, costume design by Jennifer Moeller, lighting design by Jeff Croiter and sound design by Jill BC Du Boff.