Overview
- The New York engagement, announced Thursday, begins previews July 14 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre and opens July 27 for an eight-week run into early September.
- Broad Strokes is a one-woman musical that draws on Cohen’s stroke at age 30 caused by a hole in her heart, blending confessional comedy with cabaret and featuring music by Cohen and David Dabbon.
- Alex Timbers directs the New York production and called Cohen a singular voice in a show he described as surprising, hilarious and captivating.
- Mike & Carlee Productions presents the run, with Derek McLane on scenic design, Jake DeGroot on lighting, Kelsey Randall on costumes, Cody Spencer on sound and David Dabbon as music supervisor.
- The Off-Broadway move follows a sold-out 2025 Edinburgh Fringe run that earned “Best Comedies of 2025” recognition, positioning the show to reach New York’s theater and comedy audiences.