Shailene Woodley to Make Broadway Debut in "Cult of Love"

Shailene Woodley is making her Broadway debut in “Cult of Love,” a play by “Star Wars: The Acolyte” and “Russian Doll” creator Leslye Headland.

“Star Trek” actor Zachary Quinto and “Euphoria” star Barbie Ferreira will also star in the play.

Billed as an “equally heartwarming and heartbreaking new play about the things that bind families together… or tear them apart,” the story takes place during the holiday season and follows the Dahls. As the four adult siblings return to their childhood home — with their partners in tow — the family resumes traditions like spontaneously singing carols in harmony. But the gathering is anything but harmonious. 

As the official logline teases, “Old conflicts resurface, new issues battled, and dinner is taking absolutely forever to be served. Will the love the Dahls have for each other be enough to get them through, or will this be their last Christmas together?”

“Cult of Love” will begin previews on November 20 at the Helen Hayes Theater ahead of opening night on December 12. This production, directed by Trip Cullman (“Lobby Hero”), marks the Broadway debut of Headland, Woodley, and Ferreria.

They will be joined on stage by Molly Bernard (TV Land’s “Younger”), Roberta Colindrez (Broadway’s “Fun Home”), Rebecca Henderson (“Star Wars: Acolyte”), Christopher Lowell (“Glow,” “How I Met Your Father”) and Christopher Sears (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”). 

Additional casting will be announced at a later date.

“Cult of Love,” which had its world premiere at IAMA Theater Company in January 2018, will feature scenic design by John Lee Beatty, costume design by Sophia Choi, lighting design by Heather Gilbert, sound design by Darron L West and music supervision by Jacinth Greywoode. Casting is by Jim Carnahan, CSA, and Liz Fraser, CSA.