Blackbird

Manhattan will welcome a new show today when the Oliver Award-winning play Blackbird opens at City Center.

The drama stars famous film actor Jeff Daniels as a man trying to escape his past and Alison Pill as his ex-lover who confronts him on their relationship. The production is directed Joe Mantello who is known for his work on other shows including Wicked and The Odd Couple. Blackbird has been running previews at the theatre since March 15. Tonight's opening also marks the show's premiere in the U.S.