Jason Alexander makes his Broadway directorial debut with The Cottage, starring Eric McCormack, Laura Bell Bundy and Lilli Cooper

Jason Alexander will make his Broadway directorial debut this summer in Sandy Rustin’s comedy The little house. With Eric McCormack, Laura Bell Bundy and Lilli Cooper.

The little houseinspired by the work of Noel Coward and set in the English countryside in 1923, previews begin at the Hayes Theater on July 7, with a premiere on July 24. The strictly limited engagement runs until October 29.

Described as a “story of sex, betrayal and love”, The little house unfolds when a woman decides to reveal her relationship to both her husband and her lover’s wife. The synopsis continues, “The true meaning of fate, identity and marriage are questioned as a surprising and hilarious web of mysteries unravels in this hilarious – potentially murderous – romantic comedy.”

More cast and creative to be announced.

Jason Alexander said: “To be a Broadway director creating a new and delightful comedy with a crew and cast that I adore is the definition of a dream come true. I am incredibly excited to this hysterical piece to make an audience laugh and enjoy.

“What excites me about doing comedy for the stage,” said playwright Rustin, “is the secret magic that is conjured up through playful collaboration—which makes the director, the actors, the designers, and of course, ultimately, the audience all more had. perfect partners.” who could dream of creating magic, as comedy guru Jason Alexander, this incredible cast and our unparalleled creative team, we can’t wait to make the Hayes laugh The little house this summer.”

Although The little house marks Alexander’s Broadway directorial debut, the His field Actor won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Broadway by Jerome Robbins, for which he also wrote the libretto. In LA he was artistic director of the Reprise Theater Company and directed stage productions including The god of hell, Bound BroadwayAnd Sunday in the park with Georgeamongst other things.

will and grace Star McCormack made his Broadway debut as the music man in 2001, then starred in the Tony-nominated film Gore Vidal is the best man in 2012.

Bundy made her stage debut at the age of nine in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, playing the role of Tina. ruthlesslyAmber on Broadway hair sprayElle Woods Naturally blonde the musical and Glinda in it Bad.

Cooper, who currently stars as Doc on Apple TVs Fraggle Rock: Back to the rockappeared on Broadway: Chris in POTUS: Or behind every Big Dumbass are seven women trying to keep it alive, Tootsie, Spring Awakening And Spongebob Squarepantsamongst other things.

The little house is produced by Broadway & Beyond Theatricals (Victoria Lang, Ryan Bogner, Tracey McFarland), Martian Entertainment (Carl White, Gregory Rae) and Cornice Productions (Eric Cornell, Jack Sennott). Broadway & Beyond Theatrics will executive produce.