A new revival of David Mamet’s 1983 classic, Glengarry Glen Ross, is set to open at The Palace Theatre on Broadway. Directed by Patrick Marber, the cast features Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr as four salesmen competing in a cutthroat Chicago real estate office. The play follows their desperate attempts to sell worthless properties to dwindling customers, with the winner earning a Cadillac and the loser facing unemployment.
Mamet’s vivid characters bring the sleazy world of 1980s capitalism to life, including Richard Roma (Culkin), Dave Moss (Burr), and Shelley “The Machine” Levene (Odenkirk). Each character expertly embodies Mamet’s unique style, with Burr delivering a standout performance as the bullying stand-up comic.
The play’s second half unfolds as a series of arguments, sales pitches, and insults, with Det. Baylen (Howard W. Overshown) investigating a break-in that exposes the office’s dark secrets. Marber’s direction masterfully balances the complex characters, never favoring one over the others.
With its unflinching portrayal of toxicity in all its forms, this production is a stunning demonstration of modern theater. The set design by Scott Pask and lighting by Jen Schriever create a hauntingly effective atmosphere that draws the audience into Mamet’s dark world.
The revival has already generated buzz for an all-female cast, with Patti LuPone being mentioned as a potential lead. Don’t wait for an official announcement – get ready to experience Mamet’s masterpiece on Broadway.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/03/glengarry-glen-ross-broadway-review-1236354230