Beloved TV Stars Reunite For Off-Broadway’s ‘Pen Pals’ Play

Some of television’s most popular women from over the years are coming together this summer to star in a stage play that tells a very personal story. The show, called Pen Pals, opens August 15 at the DR2 Theatre in New York City and will feature different stars taking turns on stage through November 23.

Alongside telling a touching story, the production is also supporting a good cause. Five percent of every ticket sold and all donations from the audience will go to breast cancer research through a partnership with Susan G. Komen. The play is now open for ticket sales.

What is the ‘Pen Pals’ show about?

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Pen Pals is a stage play that was written by Michael Griffo and directed by Suzanne Barabas. The story is inspired by real events and follows two women, Bernie and Mags, who keep in touch only through letters for 50 years. Even though they never meet face to face, they build a strong connection just by writing to each other.

Their letters show the ups and downs of their lives and how they stay close through every change. The play moves slowly and focuses on the words they write. Each scene shows their thoughts, emotions, and the bond they share without ever standing in the same room.

Who is in the cast of the ‘Pen Pals’ show?

Pen Pals is back with even more well-known names. Each pair of stars will rotate during the show’s limited season, with some already announced. Fans of The Brady Bunch will see Maureen McCormick on stage, while those who remember The Facts of Life will recognize Nancy McKeon. Other stars joining the cast include Sharon Lawrence from NYPD Blue, Michelle Clunie from Queer as Folk, Megan Follows from Anne of Green Gables, and Kate Burton from Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy.

Also, part of the lineup are Kathleen Chalfant from The Affair and Pauletta Pearson Washington from Reasonable Doubt. Some stage actors from the 2024 production, like Gail Winar and Ellen McLaughlin, will return in this new version. More cast announcements are expected, so fans can look forward to surprises as the season moves on.