Opening Tonight: Speed-the-Plow Revival

Tonight the 20th Anniversary revival of David Mamet’s Tony-nominated play Speed-the-Plow is celebrating its official opening on Broadway. Speed-the-Plow is a cutting portrayal of the down-and-dirty aspects of the film industry. First produced on Broadway in 1988, Speed-the-Plow is the story of two film industry giants: Charlie Fox is the intrepid producer and Bobby Gould is the newest film production exec. The two friends have big plans to create the next big blockbuster, but their plans are undermined when the seemingly innocent temporary secretary Karen arrives on the scene.

The actors are Jeremy Piven of “Entourage” playing Bobby Gould to Raul Esparza’s Charlie Fox. The two men are going head-to-head with “Mad Men’s” Elizabeth Moss throwing a wrench in the works as Gould’s secretary Karen. The play shows up Hollywood at its darkest, exhibiting a world where men and women alike sell their bodies and souls for the next big step up the ladder. Tonight is the opening and shows are limited, so be sure to get your Speed-the-Plow tickets while they are still available.

Posted in General on October 23, 2008

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