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Girl, Interrupted Extends Off-Broadway at The Public Theater

The Public Theater announces a one-week extension for the world premiere of Martyna Majok's "Girl, Interrupted," based on Susanna Kaysen's memoir.

·May 6, 2026·via BroadwayWorld
Girl, Interrupted Extends Off-Broadway at The Public Theater

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The production will now run through Sunday, June 28 with an official opening night on Thursday, June 4.

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The Public Theater will present a one-week extension ahead of the world premiere production of Girl, Interrupted, written by Martyna Majok and based on the memoir by Susanna Kaysen. The new stage adaptation features music by Aimee Mann , with choreography by Sonya Tayeh and direction by Jo Bonney . Girl, Interrupted will begin performances in The Public’s Martinson Hall on Wednesday, May 13 with a Joseph Papp Free Performance. The production will now run through Sunday, June 28 with an official opening night on Thursday, June 4.

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Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Martyna Majok brings Girl, Interrupted to The Public for its stirring world premiere. Based on Susanna Kaysen’s bestselling memoir, this empowering new theatrical production features original music by two-time Grammy Award winner Aimee Mann , choreography by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh , and direction by Tony Award nominee Jo Bonney . When Susanna admits herself to a psychiatric hospital, following a 15-minute session with a doctor she’d never met, she forms unexpected bonds with the young women inside as they search for connection and a way forward. Raw and unapologetic, this new play with music reveals that the people who witness our darkest moments are often those who truly see us. Check out rehearsal photos for the productiion HERE !

The complete cast includes Leela Bassuk (Understudy), Ta’Rea Campbell (Valerie), Gabi Campo (Tori), Juliana Canfield (Susanna), Eileen Doan (Understudy), Manoel Felciano (Man/Musician), King Princess (Lisa), Gunnar Manchester (Understudy), Mia Pak (Grace), Katherine Reis (Daisy), Anna Roman (Understudy), Sally Shaw (Polly), Emily Skinner (Dr. Wick), Rachel Stern (Understudy), and Lauren Jeanne Thomas (Judy/Musician).

This spring, Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Martyna Majok brings GIRL, INTERRUPTED to The Public for its stirring world premiere. Get your first look at the show's cast, including pop star King Princess, in new photos from the rehearsal room.

The Public Theater has revealed the cast for the world premiere production of GIRL, INTERRUPTED, written by Martyna Majok and based on the memoir by Susanna Kaysen.

This spring The Public, will present the play Girl, Interrupted, by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, with a teaser for the show available to watch here.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/GIRL-INTERRUPTED-Extends-Off-Broadway-at-The-Public-Theater-20260506)._

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