Ten JAWS-some reasons to see 'The Shark Is Broken'

You can catch The Shark Is Broken from 25th July 2023 at the Golden Theater, New York, NYC.

Scheider, Shaw and Dreyfuss reunited…. kind of
Often lauded as the greatest on-screen trio ever cast, Roy Scheider (Chief Brody). Robert Shaw (Quint) and Richard Dreyfuss (Matt Hooper) all made their characters unforgettable. The Shark Is Broken is a comedic exploration of the actor’s relationships and behind-the-scenes drama that took place during the filming of the 1975 shark classic JAWS.

2. Ian Shaw

Ian Shaw is the son of JAWS actor Robert Shaw (Quint). In The Shark Is Broken, Ian plays his long passed father during the makingof JAWS. Ian also co-wrote the play, basing the story on his late father’s drinking diaries and The Jaws Log by Carl Gottlieb.

The play is a deeply personal project for Ian, adding not just to the drama abut also the raw openess of this journey.

3. Alex Brightman

From a young age, Alex Brightman showed an extraordinary aptitude for the performing arts. Growing up in California, he developed a deep love for theater, and his passion led him to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. - read more

4. Colin Donnell

Colin Donnell's journey to stardom began in the heart of the Midwest. Growing up in St. Louis, he displayed an early interest in performing arts. As a child, he participated in local theater productions and quickly fell in love with the stage - read more

5. The Orca set

The Orca is one of, if not the most iconic boat in movie history and The Shark Is Broken has recreated a full scale version for the action to take place! Watch: Interview with set designer Duncan Henderson

6. "Production used" barrel adds JAWS-thenticity to 'The Shark Is Broken'

As with all things JAWS, authenticity is super important and something hit Broadway play ‘The Shark Is Broken’ takes very seriously. But one detail you may not be aware of is a ‘production used’ barrel is stowed away on the Orca!

7. JAWS-inspired drinks

There’s even music from 1974 ahead of the show and sea sounds and a sea scape to really transport you to Martha’s Vineyard. But there’s more in the form of pre-show drinks, all with a suitably JAWS them. And even better, the names were all suggested by The Daily Jaws.

8. Partners

“Can you tell me if there's a good restaurant or hotel on the island?” Here’s all the partnership details when watching The Shark Is Broken in New York - read more

9. Meet the cast after the show

After the show, cast members can be often seen meeting fans and signing both The Shark Is Broken and JAWS items!

The Shark Is Broken star and co-sriter Ian autogrpaphing memorabilia for fans (Photo credit Steve Tracy)

10. Strengthening the JAWS legacy

It seems like every time you turn around, another great JAWS achievement comes along, further extending the legend that began nearly five decades ago in February 1974 when Peter Benchley’s novel was released. This past month, after a well-received run in both London and Toronto, the legacy continued to grow when “The Shark is Broken” made its debut at the Golden Theater in New York City. That’s right… Broadway! - read more