Amy Landecker and Chloë Grace Moretz Join CAROLINE At MCC, Alongside Newcomer River Lipe-Smith

There’s a new family in town. River Lipe-Smith will make thier Off-Broadway debut starring as the titular Caroline in MCC Theatre’s world premier of Caroline by Preston Max Allen. The play, directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer, will also feature Amy Landecker and Chloë Grace Moretz. It begins performances on Sept. 12, with opening night on Sept. 30, through Oct. 19.

The play tells the story of when Maddie, played by Grace Moretz, is forced to seek the help of her long-estranged mother. She finds herself unable to shield her daughter Caroline from the inescapable circumstances that fractured their family. Caroline explores the possibility of redemption and the complex relationships between generations of mothers and daughters. 

Lipe-Smith is making their Off-Broadway debut in Caroline after performing regionally in Rochester. Landecker recently made her debut as a writer, producer, director, and star with For Worse at the 2025 SXSW film festival. She has been seen in Power on Netflix opposite Jamie Foxx, many other acclaimed feature films, and notably, Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Grace Moretz recently wrapped on the serial killer thriller The Edge of Normal, and voiced the titular role in  Netflix’s animated film Nimona. 

Caroline will feature Scenic Design by Lee Jellinek, Costume Design by David Hyman, Sound Design by Christopher Darbassie, and Voice, Text, and Dialect Coaching by Gigi Buffington. Suki Tsujimoto is the Make-up Designer and Samantha Shoffner is the Properties Supervisor. Nicole Johnson, Em Chester/Harriet Tubman Effect is the DEI Consultant.

Tickets for Caroline go on sale to the general public on Aug. 1 at noon. For tickets and more information, visit here.