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Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow star in a new comedy by Jen Silverman.

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The Washington Post

"It's a privilege to watch Mia Farrow and Patti Lupone."

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Naveen Kumar

USA Today

"Criminally funny! Mia Farrow is sensational. Patti Lupone is a legend."

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Patrick Ryan

The New York Times

"Farrow and Lupone are stars of a different magnitude."

The New York Times

Jesse Green

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Mia Farrow must win a tony
"Great show and story. Lots of laughs. Superb talent but must say Mia Farrow was outstanding. She deserves a Tony"
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Robin G from Moreland Hills on Dec 6, 2024
Star Power
"What an amazing opportunity to see these two powerhouses play together. The script is funny and charming with quick dialogue and witty exchanges. Once in a lifetime experience."
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Laura F from Charlotte on Nov 22, 2024
Two older ladies showing their stuff
"The set was perfect, the twists in plot were sometimes predictable, but those two equivocating, attacking, and accommodation old pro actors was a very special experience for me, sitting a mere 25 feet from them"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 22, 2024
A Must See
"What a delightful show, the performance of these two highly skilled and professional women is a true treat to watch them together. The story is very entertaining, you will laugh and you will cry!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 18, 2024
Still Rockstars!
"Great to see two actresses ageing with class and obviously having a good time together. Personally I enjoyed the humour, irony and whimsy! Why not be liberated and be bad? !"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 24, 2024
Legendary Roomies
"Mia Farrow was riveting as ever. Her ingenue remained in character for the whole performance and she stole the show in many ways. Patti LuPone was credible and slightly overdone in her delivery of the role but the story was compelling and the mysterious path of her character was well developed throughout the play. A memorable and enjoyable day at the theater! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 7, 2024
This is theater at its best!
"THE ROOMMATE is a must see. The script is delightfully humorous and well written. Marsha Mason, stepping in for Mia Farrow at the VERY LAST minute, was purely remarkable. She and Patti LuPone moved through the one act play like an easy breeze on a crisp spring day. Two incredible, polished (even with one carrying a script which magically became a part of her character) actors; a must see!!"
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Arne G from Fargo on Sep 19, 2024
Mia farrow is incredible
"It’s worth going just to see Mia Farrow. She has such stage presence and impeccable comic timing. The play is thin and the plot a bit odd, but enjoyable nonetheless. "
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Patrick M from Alexandria on Nov 28, 2024
Balance of Touching and Funny
"Two characters who could not be more different forge an odd friendship and even go into "business" together. Suspend your disbelief, sit back, relax and enjoy! Mia Farrow is sometimes a cartoon rather than a character but I got over that. Patti LuPone is her wonderful self."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 24, 2024
Worth it to see two icons of the theatre.
"Performances were exceptional. Two legends of the stage together. Found the play a bit confusing or weak but it didn’t matter to me. Mia and Patti are icons. They inhabited the characters credibly. "
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Lucy M from Westmount on Oct 28, 2024
Great acting
"If there is a better actress than Mia Farrow I don’t know who it could be. Ms LuPone also shines and keeps a rather sagging script from sinking to the bottom. Impeccable pros both. Sometimes everything works the way it should. Keep it running. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 7, 2024
Mia Farrow Comedic Powerhouse
"I went for Patti (and loved her), but stayed for Mia! Wasn’t prepared for the level of comedy she brought to the table. "
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Max H from Chicago on Sep 26, 2024
A generational gift
"I absolutely loved this play. The performances from both Farrow and Lupone were wonderful to watch. They were master classes and the audience was the beneficiary. I know the play ends mid December and I wish that wasn’t the case. It then denies so many others the opportunity to see theatrical perfection. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 15, 2024

About The Roommate

See Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone prove that being bad can be so much fun.

Sharon (Farrow) has never had a roommate before. But after her divorce, she needs a housemate to pay the bills. That's when Robyn (LuPone) arrives. The Roommate by Jen Silverman is about an unexpected, life-changing friendship that's both funny and deeply moving, between two very different middle-aged women as they navigate the complexities of identity, morality, and the dream of reinvention. 

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