Roundabout Stages Fallen Angels with Byrne & O’Hara — SkimNews
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- Roundabout Theatre Company staged Noël Coward’s 1925 comedy Fallen Angels on Broadway, starring Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara.
- Scott Ellis directed the production, which features set design by David Rockwell, costumes by Jeff Mahshie, and lighting by Kenneth Posner.
- The cast includes Christopher Fitzgerald, Aasif Mandvi, Tracee Chimo, and Mark Consuelos, who makes his Broadway debut.
- Fallen Angels has been produced on Broadway only twice before (1927, 1956) and adapted into a 1974 TV movie starring Joan Collins and Susannah York.
- The play originally caused controversy for its casual depiction of female libido and infidelity, influencing later works such as the sitcom Absolutely Fabulous and a Maude episode.
- Critics described the production as “fizzy,” “intoxicating,” and “dizzying,” praising its airy sophistication and comedic wit.
Why it matters: It revives a historically controversial, seldom‑performed Coward comedy, giving modern audiences and the theater community a fresh, star‑studded rendition that underscores the play’s lasting cultural impact, expands the pre‑Tony season’s offerings, showcases acclaimed designers, and marks Mark Consuelos’ Broadway debut, adding new talent to the stage.
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