Tom Hiddleston, Hayley Atwell to Lead Broadway Transfer of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell are set to star in the Broadway transfer of Jamie Lloyd’s acclaimed production of “Much Ado About Nothing” this fall. The strictly limited 10-week engagement will take place at a Shubert Organization-owned theatre to be announced.

Hiddleston will play Benedick opposite Atwell as Beatrice in Shakespeare’s classic comedy of rivalry-turned-romance. The production, directed by Tony Award winner Jamie Lloyd, reimagines the play as a modern dance party featuring bold staging and vibrant pink design elements.

The production previously ran at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the West End, where it received four Standard Theatre Award nominations, including Best Director for Lloyd, Best Actor for Hiddleston and Best Actress for Atwell.

“Working with both Tom and Hayley again on Much Ado About Nothing at the Drury Lane was exhilarating,” Lloyd said in a statement. “The chemistry between the two of them was palpable from the first rehearsal and I could sense it was a magical pairing for the ages. It’s an honor to bring their joyous performances in Shakespeare’s beloved comedy to Broadway this fall.”

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Hiddleston previously collaborated with Lloyd on Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal,” which premiered in London before transferring to Broadway in 2019. The production earned four Tony Award nominations, including Hiddleston’s first nomination for Best Actor in a Play.

“For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to play Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing,” Hiddleston said. “Working with Jamie Lloyd and Hayley Atwell on Shakespeare’s most warm-hearted play has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my performing life. I could not be more thrilled to bring this jubilant and joyous production to Broadway.”

“After 20 years on the stages of London’s West End, it is a huge honor for me to be invited to make my Broadway debut playing Beatrice in this electric production of Much Ado About Nothing,” Atwell said. “We’re thrilled new audiences will experience this story through Jamie’s innovative direction. This is a modern celebration of universal themes.”

“Much Ado About Nothing” on Broadway is produced by The Jamie Lloyd Company, with 101 Productions, Ltd. serving as general manager. 

To stay up-to-date on the latest information regarding performance dates, ticketing, casting and creative team, theatergoers can visit muchadobroadway.com.