Key keywords: Jennifer Tilly, The Adding Machine Off Broadway Revival, Elmer Rice classic drama, 2024 Off Broadway productions, celebrity stage casting, dark comedy theatre, workplace alienation drama, Minetta Lane Theatre performances The much-anticipated 2024 Off Broadway revival of Elmer Rice’s seminal 1923 expressionist drama *The Adding Machine* officially launched previews at Greenwich Village’s Minetta Lane Theatre on October 12, with beloved screen star and World Series of Poker champion Jennifer Tilly in the starring role of Daisy Devore, the quick-witted, unfulfilled office worker who harbors a quiet affection for the play’s protagonist, the downtrodden bookkeeper Mr. Zero. For decades, Tilly has been a fan favorite for her iconic turns in cult classics like *Bride of Chucky*, *Bullets Over Broadway*, and countless comedy and horror features, but her turn in *The Adding Machine* marks her first return to New York stage work in over 18 years, a move that has sparked massive excitement across both theatre circles and Tilly’s global fanbase. Directed by Tony Award-nominated Lila Neugebauer, this revival reimagines Rice’s sharp critique of industrial-era worker dehumanization for 21st century audiences, weaving subtle contemporary references to AI automation, stagnant wages, and the erosion of work-life balance into the original text, while retaining the dark, surreal comedic tone that made the play a landmark of American drama. Tilly stars opposite Tony Award winner Shuler Hensley, who plays Mr. Zero, a man who snaps after 25 years of unappreciated work when he is replaced by an adding machine, setting off a chain of tragic and absurd events that span the earthly realm and the afterlife. Early preview reviews have heaped praise on Tilly’s performance, with critics noting that her signature comedic timing brings a warm, relatable edge to Daisy, who often reads as a secondary character in less thoughtful stagings of the play. Producers reported that 72% of available tickets for the production’s 12-week limited run were sold in the first three days of pre-sales, a record for a non-musical Off Broadway production in 2024, with many buyers citing Tilly’s casting as their primary motivation for purchasing seats. The official opening night is scheduled for October 25, with a planned extension through January 12, 2025, and producers have already hinted at a potential Broadway transfer if ticket demand remains high through the end of the year.