Alden Ehrenreich Debuts as Max in 'Becky Shaw' Revival
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- Alden Ehrenreich makes his Broadway debut as Max in the revival of "Becky Shaw" at the Hayes Theater, which premieres this week.
- Gina Gionfriddo is the playwright of "Becky Shaw", a Pulitzer Prize finalist for the work.
- Madeline Brewer portrays Becky Shaw, a college dropout turned temp who becomes Max's blind date.
- Linda Emond plays Susan Slater, Max's surrogate mother, delivering a commanding performance.
- Trip Cullman directs the production, staging the show to highlight the verbal sparring between characters.
- Alden Ehrenreich's performance is praised as stealing the show, revealing a vulnerable side beneath his aggressive demeanor.
Why it matters: The production benefits from his star power, attracting new audiences and critical attention, while Ehrenreich expands his artistic range, moving from film roles like 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' to a demanding Broadway lead, and the revival gains a fresh, high‑energy dynamic that distinguishes it from previous runs.
