Cat Cohen’s ‘Broad Strokes’ Opens at Lucille Lortel Theatre

Comedian Cat Cohen’s one-woman show ‘Broad Strokes’ opened on July 27 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York, running through September 25. The show, directed by Alex Timbers, originated from Cohen’s experience of a small stroke three years ago caused by a hole in her heart, which she documented in her Notes app. The material evolved from stand-up bits into a full theatrical production featuring original songs, a Victorian-inspired set by Derek McLane, and costumes by Kelsey Randall. Cohen, who released her Netflix special ‘The Twist...? She’s Gorgeous’ in 2022, performs nightly while maintaining a strict wellness routine—abstaining from alcohol, sleeping 9–11 hours, and using an Oura Ring to track her health. The show’s aesthetic draws from ‘Wuthering Heights’ and Gothic imagery. Cohen’s cardiologist is named Dr. Love, a detail she found amusing.