This new play is written by Tom Hanks and James Glossman, based on short stories written by Tom Hanks, and directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun, Fences).

May 21, 2025 · Tom Hanks, the acclaimed film actor, has written a new play about love, longing and time-travel, and is planning to star in an Off Broadway production of it this fall.

Nov 18, 2025 · This World of Tomorrow features Academy Award winner Tom Hanks in the story of a forlorn scientist from the future.

May 21, 2025 · Tom Hanks will star in the Off Broadway world premiere this fall of This World of Tomorrow, a new play the actor co-wrote with playwright James Glossman based on short stories …

May 21, 2025 · Tom Hanks will co-write and star in the world-premiere play This World of Tomorrow off Broadway this fall. Performances will run from October 30 to December 21 at The Shed.

Tom Hanks is trading in his movie scripts for stage cues this fall, making a rare return to live theater with a new play he co-wrote — and plans to star in — called This World of Tomorrow.

This World of Tomorrow features Tom Hanks and Kelli O’Hara in the story of a disenchanted scientist from the future. When Bert embarks on a time-traveling quest, he returns—again, and again, and …