The Power of Duff at Geffen Playhouse

This "smart and intriguing" (Boston Globe) new play starring Tony nominee Elizabeth Rodriguez (Orange Is the New Black) and Josh Stamberg (Drop Dead Diva, Parenthood) tackles the touchy subject of faith with a dose of humor. The Power of Duff focuses on Charlie, a burnt-out local newscaster who, in a moment of grief after the loss of his father, offers a prayer at the end of a nightly broadcast. This off-the-cuff addition soon becomes his trademark. But even as his prayers inspire millions, a still-doubtful Charlie struggles to reconnect with his alienated family. L.A.'s groundbreaking Geffen Playhouse stages the West Coast premiere of this heartfelt comedy-drama by Stephen Belber, a writer whose work ranges from Broadway and film (Match) to prime-time TV (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit).