# Broadway production of Small Mouth Sounds

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/broadway-production-of-small-mouth-sounds
> Updated: 2026-09-14T19:33:08.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, and Sarah Paulson are announced as stars in the Broadway production of ‘Small Mouth Sounds’, a play by Bess Wohl directed by Joe Mantello. The production, which follows six strangers at a silent retreat, is scheduled to begin previews on February 18, with an official opening on March 18 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

This production marks Roberts’ first return to Broadway in 20 years and features an ensemble cast including Martin Freeman, Greta Lee, and Isaac Powell. The play is noted for its experimental near-silent comedy style, utilizing limited dialogue to drive the narrative through character actions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Julia Roberts to return to Broadway in 2027

Julia Roberts will return to Broadway in 2027 in a production of 'Small Mouth Sounds', starring alongside Martin Freeman, Paul Rudd, and Sarah Paulson.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/julia-roberts-to-return-to-broadway-in-2027

### 2026-09-09: Julia Roberts and Paul Rudd to star in Broadway production

Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, and Sarah Paulson will star in the Broadway production of ‘Small Mouth Sounds’ at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, opening March 18.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/julia-roberts-and-paul-rudd-to-star-in-broadway-production

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