Film, Stage Legend Austin Pendleton To Star In Beck Center Show

LAKEWOOD, OH — Austin Pendleton, star of both film and stage, will return to Lakewood to star in the Beck Center's production of "Broadway Bound."

The show will open September 10 and run through October 3.

Pendleton's long and illustrious career has included roles in "My Cousin Vinny," "Oz," "Homicide: Life on the Street," "Amistad," and many more. He previously performed in the Beck's production of "Glengarry, Glen Ross."

The upcoming show will be directed by William Roudebush.

“Over the years I have directed at least 15 productions penned by the greatest comic genius of our time, Neil Simon," Roudebush said. "So, after a solid eighteen months of quarantine and isolation from what I love the most, this production of Broadway Bound is the perfect coming out party for me. His comic rhythms were born into my soul and I can't wait for them to play out in front of a play-starved audience. It's the perfect ‘welcome back’ for all of us!”

"Broadway Bound" will represent a return to live theater for the Beck Center. The show will be staged in the newly rechristened Senney Theater, named in recognition of Wally and Joyce Senney's $1 million gift to the center's capital campaign.

Before patrons return to the Beck, officials made a number of investments in the HVAC and air filtration systems to protect patrons. Any mask policies will be communicated to patrons prior to the production.

For tickets, visit the Beck Center website.