The Hills of California is a play written by British playwright Jez Butterworth.
Synopsis
According to the play's press release:
Production history
West End (2024) On 11 October 2023, it was announced that the play would premiere at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End. The show was scheduled for a strictly limited run from 27 January to 15 June 2024. It was directed by Sam Mendes, with design by Rob Howell, lighting by Natasha Chivers, and sound, composition, and arrangement by Nick Powell; choreographed by Ellen Kane and with musical supervision and arrangement by Candida Caldicot. It was produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and Neal Street Productions.
Broadway (2024) The production transferred to the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway. Previews were expected to begin on 11 September 2024, with an official opening night scheduled for 29 September 2024, directed by Sam Mendes. The principal cast from the London production were announced as reprising their roles. Full casting was announced in July 2024.
Cast The following cast members were featured in the West End and Broadway productions: +CharacterWest EndBroadway20242024Veronica / Joan Laura DonnellyGloria Leanne BestRuby Ophelia LovibondJillian Helena WilsonDennis / Jack Larkin Bryan DickBill / Mr Halliwell Shaun Dooley Richard ShortLuther St John Corey Johnson David Wilson BarnesMr Potts / Joe Fogg Richard LumsdenPenny / Biddy Natasha Magigi Ta'Rea CampbellYoung Gloria Nancy AllsopYoung Ruby Sophia AllyYoung Joan Lara McDonnellYoung Jill Nicola TurnerMr Smith Will Barratt Max RollMrs Smith Georgina Hellier Ellyn HealdTony Alfie Jackson Liam BixbyPatty Lucy Moran Nancy AllsopDr Rose Stevie Raine Cameron Scoggins
Awards and nominations
2024 West End production YearAwardCategoryNomineeResult2024Laurence Olivier AwardsBest New PlayJez ButterworthBest ActressLaura Donnelly
2025 Broadway production Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.2025Tony Awards Best Play Jez Butterworth Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play Laura Donnelly Best Direction of a Play Sam Mendes Best Scenic Design of a PlayRob Howell Best Costume Design of a Play Best Lighting Design of a Play Natasha Chivers Best Sound Design of a Play Nick Powell Drama Desk Award Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play Laura Donnelly Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play Rob Howell Dorian Awards Outstanding Broadway Play The Hills of California Outstanding Lead Performance in a Broadway Play Laura Donnelly Outer Critics Circle AwardsOutstanding New Broadway PlayThe Hills of CaliforniaOutstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway PlayLaura DonnellyOutstanding Direction of a PlaySam MendesOutstanding Scenic DesignRob HowellOutstanding Costume DesignOutstanding Lighting DesignNatasha Chivers
References
External links Official website