Eva Noblezada and Juyeon Song to Star in The Heart Sellers
The play begins its New York premiere with previews at the MCC Theater on January 8, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Arts Theater — General
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Actors Eva Noblezada and Juyeon Song are set to headline the New York premiere of The Heart Sellers. The production begins previews at the MCC Theater on January 8, 2027.
Why it matters
The production brings together a notable creative team led by director May Adrales and Pulitzer Prize finalist Lloyd Suh. It marks a significant new staging for a play that previously saw Juyeon Song perform in a 2023 Huntington Theatre Company production.
Juyeon Song reprises her role from the 2023 Huntington Theatre Company production, while Eva Noblezada brings experience from her Tony-nominated performance in Hadestown. The play features a script by Pulitzer Prize finalist Lloyd Suh.
The players
Eva Noblezada
She is an actress and singer who previously received a Tony nomination for her performance in the musical Hadestown.
Juyeon Song
She is a performer known for her appearance in the Netflix series Beef and her past involvement in The Heart Sellers.
Lloyd Suh
He is a playwright and a Pulitzer Prize finalist recognized for his work on The Far Country.
May Adrales
She is a professional theater director leading the upcoming production at the MCC Theater.
MCC Theater
This is a prominent non-profit off-Broadway theater company based in New York City.
The details
Directed by May Adrales, the play follows two characters named Jane and Luna who meet on Thanksgiving 1973. The production team is rounded out by scenic designer Wilson Chin and costume designer Jennifer Moeller.
Timeline
The characters meet on Thanksgiving 1973.
Juyeon Song performed in a 2023 Huntington Theatre Company production.
Previews begin at MCC Theater on January 8, 2027.
The official opening night is scheduled for January 21, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
This production follows the pattern established by the 2023 Huntington Theatre Company production of The Heart Sellers by featuring Juyeon Song in the same role. It highlights a common industry trend of regional theater success stories moving into New York City premieres.
Audiences can attend previews at the MCC Theater beginning January 8, 2027, ahead of the official opening night on January 21, 2027. Ticket availability and pricing details for the New York premiere will be managed through the theater's standard box office channels.
The takeaway
This production highlights the evolution of contemporary playwriting by bringing established talent to a story set in 1973. Readers interested in theater can track the development of new plays by monitoring regional productions that often serve as testing grounds for New York premieres.
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