Neil LaBute's Comfort Tickets

Discover Neil LaBute's Comfort, a powerful two-hander that dives into creativity, authorship, and the complexities of family. Premiering at the New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) in Long Branch, NJ, this intimate drama features Jordan Baker as Iris (mother) and Rudy Galvan as Cal (son). With a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes (including an intermission) and an advisory for adult language, sexual themes, and violence, Comfort invites audiences to witness tense, thought-provoking conversations that linger long after the curtain falls.

LaBute, a renowned American playwright and filmmaker known for works such as In the Company of Men, The Shape of Things, Fat Pig, Bash, and True Love Will Find You in the End, brings a relentless, contemporary voice to the stage. While publicly available social channels for LaBute are limited, updates about Comfort and related performances are coordinated through NJ Repertory Company and major theatre press outlets.

Performance details for Comfort at NJ Rep:

• Location: New Jersey Repertory Company, Long Branch, NJ
• Dates: April 17 – May 11, 2025 (opening night April 19, 2025)
• Running time: 2 hours 25 minutes (including intermission)
• Cast: Iris (mother) played by Jordan Baker; Cal (son) played by Rudy Galvan
• Advisory: Adult language, sexual themes, violence
• Social updates: Official information typically shared via NJ Rep and major theatre press

Ready to secure your seats? We’ve got you. This production marks the 2025 run at NJ Rep, with no additional 2025 tour dates announced at this time. Check back for updates and new performances as they’re announced.

For fans following Neil LaBute’s work, Comfort adds another layer to his exploration of human conflict, power dynamics, and intimate dialogue—hallmarks that have defined his prolific career in both theatre and film.