Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Nicholas Braun & Kara Young to Star in 'Gruesome Playground Injuries'
Imagine two friends, Kayleen and Doug, whose lives keep crashing into each other.
They've known each other since they were kids and always seem to be around whenever someone gets hurt.
This play, 'Gruesome Playground Injuries', is about them and their complicated relationship over thirty years.
The show features actors Nicholas Braun and Kara Young, and is directed by Neil Pepe.
It will be playing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre starting in November.
It’s a story about how people change and the things that keep bringing them together.
Nicholas Braun and Kara Young will star in 'Gruesome Playground Injuries'.
Neil Pepe will direct the Off-Broadway revival.
The play will be at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in Manhattan.
Previews begin November 7 and run through December 28.
The play follows the 30-year relationship of Kayleen and Doug.
- Who
- Nicholas Braun and Kara Young will star; directed by Neil Pepe.
- What
- An Off-Broadway revival of 'Gruesome Playground Injuries'.
- When
- Previews begin November 7, for a limited run through December 28.
- Where
- Lucille Lortel Theatre in Manhattan's West Village.
- Why
- To present Rajiv Joseph's play.
- Play Title
- Gruesome Playground Injuries
- Lead Actors
- Nicholas Braun and Kara Young
- Director
- Neil Pepe
- Venue
- Lucille Lortel Theatre, Manhattan
- Preview Start Date
- November 7
- Run Dates
- November 7 - December 28