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Patriarch Helge Klingelfeldt is celebrating his 60th birthday at a magnificent old house in the Danish countryside. Surrounded by his loyal wife Else, his daughter Helene, sons Christian and Michael and a host of family and friends this promises to be a very special occasion. But as the evening progresses, eldest son Christian feels compelled to break the silence surrounding a family secret. Standing to propose a toast, he offers his father - much to the delight of the guests - an amusing yet simple choice… And so the games begin… amidst high etiquette and fine dining, revelations and accusations tumble across the dinner table, paving the way for a celebration no-one will ever forget!
Show Information
| Director: |
Rufus Norris |
| Based On: |
The Dogme film by Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov, and Bo hr. Hansen |
| Dates and Locations: |
Broadway production at the Music Box Theater closed on May 20, 2006; London production at the Lyric Theatre closed on April 16, 2005 |
Cast
| Ali MacGraw |
Else |
| Larry Bryggman |
Helge Klingenfelt |
| Julianna Margulies |
Helene |
| Michael Hayden |
Christian |
| Jeremy Sisto |
Michael |
| Carrie Preston |
Mette |
| David Patrick Kelly |
Poul |
| Christopher Evan Welch |
Helmut |
| C.J. Wilson |
Chef |
| Stephen Kunken |
Lars |
| Diane Davis |
Pia |
| Keith Davis |
Gbatokai |
Creative Team
| Film Written By |
Thomas Vinterberg |
| Adapted By |
David Eldridge |
| Scenic Design |
Ian McNeil |
| Costume Design |
Joan Wadge |
| Lighting Design |
Jean Kalman |
| Music |
Orlando Gough |
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