Abigail Breslin to Play Helen Keller on Broadway
by anamus on Oct.29, 2009, under Shows, acting, career, characters, movies, roles, stardom
Abigail Breslin
Abigail Breslin, the teenage actress will be playing the role of Helen Keller in her debut on Broadway next year. Breslin was nominated for n Oscar for her role in the movie comedy “Little Miss Sunshine”.
Breslin will be seen as Keller in the William Gibson play, “The Miracle Worker”. David Richenthal, the producer of the play, announced on Wednesday the production of would start on February 12 next year at the Circle in the Square Theater with the opening set for March 3. Alison Pill will be playing the role of Keller’s teacher Annie Sullivan. Pill was earlier seen in the movie “Milk” as well as a list of Broadway shows.
The story of “The Miracle Worker” is set in the South in the 1880s. It speaks about the real life story of Medal of Freedom winner Helen Keller. Keller was born as deaf and blind. But with the help of his remarkable supportive teacher, Annie Sullivan, she learnt to communicate with the world. The play was earlier produced on Broadway 50 years ago starring Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke.
Breslin, who is 13 years old now, appeared first on screen when she was 5. She appeared in M. Night Shyamalan’s 2002 film “Signs”. The teen star also received an Oscar nomination in the best supporting actress category for playing the title role in the comedy film “Little Miss Sunshine”. The various other popular films she worked in are “Raising Helen,” “No Reservations,” “Definitely Maybe,” “Nim’s Island,” “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl,” “My Sister’s Keeper” and the recent release, “Zombieland”.
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