The highly anticipated opening night of “Life and Trust,” the sequel to the popular immersive theater production “Sleep No More,” drew in a crowd of celebrities and theater enthusiasts alike. With the success of its predecessor, “Sleep No More,” which has been running since 2011 at the McKittrick Hotel in Chelsea, expectations were high for the follow-up by Emursive.
“Life and Trust” tells a Faustian tale about a banking tycoon on the eve of the Great Depression, requiring the audience to physically follow the action across six subterranean floors of a Financial District skyscraper. However, during the opening night, some audience members found themselves caught behind a celebrity encounter on one of the staircases, causing them to lose track of the fast-paced plot.
Among the star-studded guests at the opening night were Murray Hill and Bridget Everett, co-stars of HBO’s “Somebody Somewhere,” who ran into showbiz legend Lorna Luft during the performance. Other notable attendees included David Byrne, Darren Aronofsky, Gina Gershon, Joel Grey, Ira Glass, and Rachel Antonoff. Comedian Jackie Hoffman was also in attendance, enjoying a particularly steamy scene between a cowboy and a man dressed as a horse.
Rumors of a steamy “homoerotic boxing match” scene have been circulating, adding to the intrigue and excitement surrounding the immersive theater production. The show’s allure seems to be attracting a wide range of guests, from theater directors to actors and designers.
Overall, the opening night of “Life and Trust” proved to be a star-studded event filled with unexpected encounters and scandalous scenes. The immersive theater experience seems to have captured the attention of both celebrities and theater enthusiasts, promising an exciting run ahead.