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Broadway Revival of Noël Coward's 'Fallen Angels' Features Kelli O’Hara and Rose Byrne

A revival of Noël Coward's play 'Fallen Angels' is currently being performed on Broadway for the first time in 70 years. The production stars Kelli O’Hara and Rose Byrne, who perform a scene involving drunken behavior. Variety reported on the show's elements, including acting advice attributed to Coward.

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Production Overview A revival of Noël Coward's

play "Fallen Angels" is being performed on Broadway for the first time in 70 years, according to Variety.

The production stars Kelli O’Hara and Rose Byrne.

Key Scene Details

In one scene, the actors slide down a staircase, nosedive over a settee, and slur their words while consuming two martinis and a case of Dom Pérignon, Variety reported.

This sequence occurs during a drunken high point in the play.

Historical Context

The play is described as nearly forgotten in the report.

Acting advice attributed to Noël Coward includes speaking clearly and not bumping into furniture, though the actors in this revival deviate from that in the noted scene.

Key Facts

70 years
since last Broadway performance
Kelli O’Hara and Rose Byrne
star in the revival
Drunken scene
involves sliding, nosediving, and consuming alcohol
Noël Coward advice
speak clearly, avoid bumping furniture

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. Apr 19, 2026

    Variety published a review of the Broadway revival of 'Fallen Angels'.

    1 source@Variety
  2. Current

    The revival of 'Fallen Angels' is being performed on Broadway for the first time in 70 years.

    1 source@Variety

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    The revival may increase interest in Noël Coward's lesser-known works among theater audiences.

  2. 02

    Performances could draw crowds due to the starring actors' involvement.

  3. 03

    The production might influence future revivals of vintage plays on Broadway.

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