The Broadway revival of Samm-Art Williams’ play “Home,” directed by Kenny Leon and produced by Roundabout Theatre Company, has announced its cast. The production stars Tory Kittles as “Cephus Miles,” Brittany Inge as “Woman One/Pattie Mae Wells,” and Stori Ayers as “Woman Two.” This marks their Roundabout Theatre Company debuts.
“Home” is a Tony Award®-nominated play that centers on Cephus Miles, a black Southern farmer who faces imprisonment for opposing the Vietnam draft. The play explores his journey as he moves to the North, encounters difficulties, and ultimately returns home to his roots.
Official synopsis reads:
Cephus Miles (portrayed by Kittles) has the whole world in his callused hands—until his sweetheart Pattie Mae (Inge) goes off to college and marries another man. Samm-Art Williams’ Home is a muscular and melodic coming-of-age story that gives voice to the unbreakable spirit of all Americans who have been searching for a place to belong.
Directed by Kenny Leon, “Home” will make its first Broadway appearance since 1980. Originally staged by the Negro Ensemble Company in 1979, this production promises a fresh perspective on the timeless themes of identity and belonging.
Previews for “Home” begin on May 17 at the Todd Haimes Theatre, with an official opening on June 5 and a limited engagement through July 21. The creative team includes Arnulfo Maldonado for set design, Dede Ayite for costumes, Allen Lee Hughes for lighting, and Justin Ellington for sound design.