Brooke Adams & Marilu Henner to Star in the Hit Off-Broadway Play *Pen Pals* This February

The Off-Broadway hit *Pen Pals* is set to celebrate its fourth and final extension through March 2026, and will feature Brooke Adams and Marilu Henner joining the stellar cast beginning February 3-13, 2026. Both actresses will play key roles as Bernie and Mags, contributing to the show's success alongside other talented performers. The rotating cast continues to highlight the production's strength and appeal, as it warmly embraces stories of connection and empathy through its unique narrative. 

BROOKE ADAMS & MARILU HENNER

TO STAR IN THE HIT OFF-BROADWAY PLAY PEN PALS THIS FEBRUARY

Happy to announce that Brooke and Marilu will be joining the Pen Pals family this February as part of its rotating cast of amazing women. Up next are Emily Skinner and Donna Lynne Champlin. If you have not had a chance to experience this show, please let me know, as we celebrate our fourth and final extension through March 2026.

Joining an illustrious rotating cast of legendary women as this Off Broadway Hit celebrates its four extensions

February 3-13, 2026
at The DR 2 Theatre

“The rotation of actresses is a wonderful aesthetic choice, showing how casting can change the words on the page and their impact. I was moved to laughter and tears, and left with a smile from ear to ear.” — FrontRowCenter

New York: The producers of the four-time extended Off-Broadway hit Pen Pals are thrilled to announce that Brooke Adams and Marilu Henner will star as Bernie and Mags, joining the rotating roster of acclaimed women who have helped make Pen Pals a bona fide Off-Broadway success.

Written by Michael Griffo and directed by SuzAnne Barabas, Pen Pals is inspired by a true story and charts five decades of friendship through handwritten letters exchanged by two women who never meet in person. Each new pairing brings fresh emotional insight to this deeply moving and often humorous story of connection and resilience.

Upcoming performances feature:

• Dec 10 – Dec 21: Donna Lynne Champlin & Emily Skinner
• Dec 23 – Jan 4: Veanne Cox & Melissa Gilbert (see website for holiday schedule)
• Jan 7 – Jan 18: Sharon Lawrence & Maureen McCormick (Encore)
• Jan 21 – Feb 1: Randy Graff & Beth Leavel
• Feb 3 - 13: Brooke Adams and Marilu Henner
• Feb 18 – Mar 1: Gina Torres & Carmen Cusack
• Mar 4 – Mar 15: Jodi Benson & Marcia Mitzman Gaven

Pen Pals proudly partners with Susan G. Komen®, donating 5% of ticket sales and 100% of customer donations to support breast cancer research and awareness initiatives.

The production began at NJ Rep and made its Off-Broadway debut at St. Clements Theatre, earning accolades from audiences and critics alike.

The show runs 90 minutes with no intermission and runs Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 PM; Thursday at 1 PM & 5 PM (7 PM starting Dec 4th); Friday at 7 PM; Saturday - Sunday at 7 PM; Matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM. Visit the Pen Pals website for the updated holiday schedule.