Aubrey Plaza to Star Off-Broadway in 'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea'

It was announced today that Aubrey Plaza will make her off-Broadway debut opposite Christopher Abbott in a revival of John Patrick Shanley’s “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea’” Performances begin October 30 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, ahead of an opening on November 13.

Shanley’s comedy is described as follows: “Have you ever been caught in an earthquake? A chance meeting. A dive bar. Some encounters are so dangerous and so beautiful, they redefine the meaning of love. Follow two desperate people in the Bronx, Danny and Roberta, as they walk the line between destruction and transcendence.”

Abbott (Girls) will play Danny, with Plaza (The White Lotus) as Roberta.

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea will feature scenic design by Scott Pask, lighting design by John Torres, costume design by Arianne Phillips, and sound design by Kate Marvin. Movement is by Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber.

Plaza has carved out quite a niche for herself in recent years. Her deadpan delivery and witty remarks have gained her a strong fan base and made her stand out in the entertainment industry.

Her performances in movies and shows like "Safety Not Guaranteed," "The To-Do List," "Ingrid Goes West", and most recently “The White Lotus” have also received critical acclaim and further established her reputation as a talented actress.

Abbott portrayed John Yossarian as the lead role in the 2019 miniseries Catch-22 for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film.