Speed-the-Plow Revival Gets New Theater and Opening Date

The upcoming Broadway revival of David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow will open in a new theater on a new date. Rather than the previously announced Belasco, the play will now begin previews at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on October 3. Opening night is now set for October 23 rather than the previously announced date of October 26, directed by Neil Pepe.

The revival marks the twentieth anniversary of one of Mamet's most popular works, a biting satire of the film industry. The new production stars Jeremy Piven HBO's Entourage, Tony Award nominee Raul Esparze The Homecoming, Company and Elisabeth Moss AMC's Mad Men.

Speed-the-Plow is being produced by Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, Steve Traxler, Ken Davenport, Scott Delman, Jamie deRoy, Ergo Entertainment, Ronald Frankel, Judith Hansen, Dede Harris, Peggy Hill, Patty Ann Lacerte, Alan Marks, Nicholas Rosenkranz, Ostar Productions, Adam Sansiveri, and Barry Weisbord.