Shit. Meet. Fan.

Shit. Meet. Fan.
Written by	Robert O'Hara
Directed by	Robert O'Hara
Date premiered	10 October 2024
Place premiered	New York City
Original language	English
Subject	technology, divorce, white privilege, homosexuality, race relations, cheating
Genre	Comedy-drama
Setting	2020's New York City
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Shit. Meet. Fan. is a domestic comedy-drama play written and directed by Robert O'Hara. The play is based off the 2016 Italian film Perfect Stangers directed by Paolo Genovese. The production opened in previews on 10 October 2024 at the Robert W. Wilson Theater which was produced by MCC Theater Off-Broadway.[1] The original cast includes Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, Debra Messing, and Constance Wu.

Background

O'Hara based the play off the 2016 Italian film Perfect Stangers directed by Paolo Genovese.[2]

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 eclipse, 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

Role	MCC Theater, Off-Broadway October 2024
Roger	Neil Patrick Harris
Eve	Jane Krakowski
Claire	Debra Messing
Brett	Garret Dillahunt
Frank	Michael Oberholtzer
Hannah	Constance Wu
Logan	Tramell Tillman
Sam	Genevieve Hannelius

Productions

The play began previews on Off-Broadway 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, Billy Magnussen, Debra Messing, and Constance Wu would star in the production.[3] On September 3, 2024, it was announced that Neil Patrick Harris and Jane Krakowski would join the cast.[4] On October 8 it announced a second extension through December 15, 2024.[5] On October 23, 2024, it was announced that Magnussen had withdrawn from the production during previews due to an "unforeseen health concern".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.[6]

References

1. "Shit. Meet. Fan. (2024, Off-Broadway)". Playbill. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
2. "Shit. Meet. Fan". TimeOut. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
3. "Garret Dillahunt, Billy Magnussen & Debra Messing To Head Off-Broadway Production Of New Robert O'Hara Play 'Sh*t. Meet. Fan.'". Deadline Hollywood. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
4. "Neil Patrick Harris & Jane Krakowski Join Starry Cast Of Robert O'Hara's Off Broadway Play 'Sh*t. Meet. Fan.'". Deadline Hollywood. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
5. "Shit. Meet. Fan Announces 2nd Extension at MCC Theater". Playbill. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
6. Evans, Greg (23 October 2024). "Billy Magnussen Out Of 'Sh*t. Meet. Fan.' Off Broadway Due To "Unforeseen Health Concern'". Deadline. Retrieved 26 October 2024.