Shadowlands
The Tony-nominated drama is back on stage in New York
Why see Shadowlands?
Based on A True Story
Fellowship for the Performing Arts present this Off-Broadway staging of William Nicholson's celebrated drama. Shadowlands is story of English author CS Lewis' and his love affair with American author Joy Davidson, and how their love endured through her battle with terminal cancer. A beautifully etched portrait of grief and faith, it also offers a glimpse into the world of one of our most famous writers.
Shadowlands originally premiered on Broadway in 1990, with Nigel Hawthorne as Lewis, and was nominated for two Tonys. It was subsequently adapted for the silver screen, with Anthony Hopkins as Lewis and Debra Winger as Davidson. This production is directed by Christa Scott-Reed.
Key Information
Audience
Recommended for ages 13 and over. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted to the theatre.
Run Time
Two hours and 10 minutes, with one intermission
Dates
Finished Jan 7, 2018
Creative
Written by William Nicholson
Directed by Christa Scott-Reed
Reviews
Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (4.5 Stars)
Prof. Wayne Detzler
Truly Life-Changing
At my age, I expect to be beyond the reach of drama. But Shadowlands shattered
my calm. After a life-time of studying C.S. Lewis and his legacy, I am astounded by
this play. Max McClean has outdone his significant corpus of work. Shadowlands is
the most compelling work I have ever seen on Broadway, or anywhere else. And, I
write after a life of teaching in Europe, China, and the United States. Well done to
the cast, directors, and writers of Shadowlands. You challenged my mind, and you
touched my heart more deeply than I could have imagined. ... Read more
Shadowlands
Well-written, well-directed, well-acted - even the scenery was a revelation.
Theatre this good is a rarity. Run do not walk.
... Read more
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