''Shit. Meet. Fan.'' is a domestic comedy-drama play written and directed by

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. The play is based on the 2016 Italian film '' Perfect Strangers'' directed by

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. The production opened in previews on 10 October 2024 at the Robert W. Wilson Theater which was produced by

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. The original cast includes

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, and

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Background

O'Hara based the play off the 2016 Italian film '' Perfect Strangers'' directed by

Summary

The show is a domestic comedic drama, and exploration into the relationships between three couples and the secrets they have behind their phones. One night at a party to watch an

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, they play a game in which they place their phones on the table and have to read aloud or show every text or message that comes in on their phone.

Cast

Productions

The play began previews on

at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space on October 10, 2024, with opening night initially set for October 28. On August 27, 2024, it was announced that

Garret Dillahunt Garret Lee Dillahunt (born November 24, 1964) is an American actor. He is best known for his work in television, including the roles Burt Chance on the Fox sitcom '' Raising Hope'', for which he was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television ...

Billy Magnussen William Gregory Magnussen (born April 20, 1985) is an American actor. He has been featured in the films '' Into the Woods'' (2014), '' Bridge of Spies'' (2015), '' Birth of the Dragon'' (2016), '' Game Night'' (2018), and '' Aladdin'' (2019), and ...

, and

would star in the production. On September 3, 2024, it was announced that

and

would join the cast. On October 8 it announced a second extension through December 15, 2024. On October 23, 2024, it was announced that Magnussen had withdrawn from the production during previews due to an "unforeseen health concern". He was replaced by Michael Oberholtzer, and the play's opening night was moved to November 18.

References

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