"Topdog/Underdog" celebrates opening night on Broadway
NEW YORK -- Two film and television stars faced off as a revival of an acclaimed play opened Thursday on Broadway.
Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul Mateen II star in "Topdog/Underdog," a story about two brothers dealing with their past and their obsession with the three card monte game of hustle, and the stakes are high
Matten makes his Broadway debut as Booth and Hawkins plays Lincoln.
The play, written by Suzan-Lori Parks, won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 2002.
Parks celebrated her new stars at the opening.
"Yahya and Corey, you two put the brother in brother and are just absolutely amazing, and generous, and kind, and loving and could not be a better team," she said.
"It's no easy task, but it's a rewarding one for sure," Hawkins said.
"It's nice to be a part of this. I'm honored. I'm looking opposite Corey every night and he's doing phenomenal work," Mateen said.
"Topdog/Underdog" is at the John Golden Theatre on West 45th Street through January 15.