Grad Acting: Birthday Candles on Broadway

Wednesday, Apr 13, 2022

Debra Messing

Photo by Kholood Eid

Roundabout Theatre Company's 'Birthday Candles,' starring Debra Messing (class of 1993) and directed by Vivienne Benesch (class of 1993), opened on Broadway on April 10th at the American Airlines Theatre. Debra Messing plays Ernestine Ashworth, a woman reflecting on her life as she ages 90 years throughout the course of the play, from age 17 to age 107. 'Birthday Candles' is playing now through May 29th. Congratulations to our two class of 1993 alumni!

To read more about Debra Messing's experience in the show, click the article below.