James McAvoy to make American stage debut in a transfer to the BAM Harvey Theater of Jamie Lloyd's hit production of 'Cyrano de Bergerac,' which landed five Olivier Award nominations today, including best director, actor and revival
After years of regularly returning to the London stage between film jobs to continue his longstanding collaboration with director Jamie Lloyd, James McAvoy will finally cross the Atlantic in one of their critically lauded productions., Edmond Rostand's classic 1897 verse drama about a proud French Army officer who sees his perceived lack of physical beauty as an impediment to courting the woman he loves. The play is being presented in a new version by Martin Crimp.
Both Lloyd and McAvoy received Olivier Award nominations for their latest collaboration, respectively as best director and best actor. The production, which concluded its limited engagement at the West End's Playhouse Theatre on Feb. 29, also earned noms for best revival, sound design and supporting actress Michele Austin.
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