Justin Kirk Stars In 'The Understudy'

Actor Justin Kirk joins us today to talk about his new hit Broadway play "The Understudy."

"The Understudy" is a comedy about the inner workings of the less-than-glamorous side of Broadway. During this 90 minute performance, it introduces a cast of characters including a star who doesn’t understand the play, a disgruntled stage manager, and a stoner set technician and an understudy trapped in a thankless job amidst all the comic chaos.

The Emmy-nominated Kirk is a native of Salem, Oregon, who is known for playing Prior Walter in Mike Nichols's screen adaptation of Angels in America. He’s received an Obie Award for Distinguished Performance in the Ensemble. Kirk also won a Back Stage West Garland Award for Outstanding Performance on his role of a piano prodigy in Old Wicked Songs and was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2007 and that’s just to name a few of his accomplishments for his work.

"The Understudy" is playing now through January 17, 2010 at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th St). For ticket information, go to www.roundabouttheatre.org.

Written by LaTeisha Clay