Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth forged a close friendship while filming The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, a bond that led the actress to support her co-star during his Broadway debut. Zegler, who grew up in the New York City suburbs with a passion for musical theatre, previously made her own stage debut in Romeo + Juliet and is scheduled to return next year to reprise her role in Evita following an Olivier Award win in London.
Blyth starred in the revival of A Few Good Men, taking his opening night bow on Thursday, October 29, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in New York City. The production received a B rating from Entertainment Weekly, which praised the show for highlighting Blyth's talent more effectively than his previous roles. The review noted his electric debut near his alma mater, The Juilliard School, and commended his ability to maintain character throughout the two-and-a-half-hour performance without slipping into his native English accent, even during scenes where he feigned drunkenness.
The red carpet event featured appearances by co-star Bradley Whitford and writer Aaron Sorkin. Sarah Drew, known for her roles in Grey's Anatomy and Hallmark Channel productions, traveled to New York City immediately after disembarking from the Hallmark Christmas Cruise to support her longtime friend Lear deBessonet, the artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater. Other notable attendees included Kate Walsh, Jessica Vosk, and Jeremy Jordan.
Directed by Tony winner Michael Arden, the production explores the cost of following one's conscience within a system built on secrecy and obedience. The story follows military lawyer Daniel Kaffee, whose strategy for closing cases before trial is challenged when he defends two Marines accused of murder alongside Lt. Commander JoAnne Galloway. Their investigation uncovers a cover-up that puts them in conflict with the entire chain of command. This limited engagement runs for 13 weeks and is scheduled to conclude on Sunday, January 10, 2027.
Sources: Just Jared.