'Lobby Hero' to open Palm Beach Dramaworks' season Friday

Palm Beach Dramaworks opens its 2023-24 season at 8 p.m. Friday with a performance of playwright Kenneth Lonergan’s ''Lobby Hero.''

Described by the theater as "a seriocomic exploration of ethics and moral relativism,'' the show is directed by J. Barry Lewis.

Performances continue through Oct. 29, with specially priced previews on Wednesday and Thursday at Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach.

The play centers around ''four New Yorkers involved in a murder investigation — a slacker security guard in a Manhattan apartment building, his by-the-book boss, a rookie cop and her macho partner — confront moral and ethical dilemmas. The play explores issues of racism and sexism, and whether it’s ever honorable to do the wrong thing for the right reason.''

The production features Britt Michael Gordon as Jeff, the security guard; Jovon Jacobs as William, his boss; Tim Altmeyer as Bill, the macho cop; and Elisabeth Yancey as Dawn, Bill’s rookie partner. Scenic design is by Victor A. Becker, costume design is by Brian O’Keefe, lighting design is by Kirk Bookman and sound design is by Roger Arnold.

The play premiered off-Broadway in 2001 and was revived in 2018 on Broadway.

Evening performances are Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Matinee performances are at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Post-performance discussions follow Wednesday and Thursday matinees.

Tickets can be purchased through the box office, in person or by phone, 561-514-4042, ext. 2, and online at palmbeachdramaworks.org.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Daily News: Palm Beach Dramaworks' season opens on Oct. 13 with 'Lobby Hero'