Prayer For The French Republic
Joshua Harmon tells a powerful story about facing adversity with grit, humor, and courage. I'm so proud that MTC is producing the Broadway premiere of this moving, brilliant, and timely play.
Lynne Meadow, MTC Artistic Director
Why see Prayer For The French Republic?
Three Tony Nominations
After a highly acclaimed world premiere back in March 2022, Manhattan Theatre Club brings Joshua Harmon's "thought-provoking, heartbreaking and wickedly funny" (The New York Times) new play to the main stem, with direction from David Cromer. Following one French Jewish family over five generations, Prayer For The French Revolution is a vital portrait of how hatred can echo through the centuries, told with Harmon's biting wit and observation. With three Tony-nominations under its belt, this is a must-see!
The author of Bad Jews and Significant Others, Harmon's new work is a necessary meditation on the ancient prejudice that led to the Holocaust. As a Parisian couple wait for news of their loved ones in 1944, the effect is still writ large some 70 years later in the lives of their great-grandchildren. At once a sweeping historical drama and dark comedy, the power of Harmon's tale and live theatre are not to be missed.
Key Information
Run Time
Three hours with two intermissions
Dates
Finished Mar 3, 2024
Cast
Betsy Aidem as Marcelle
Francis Benhamou as Elodie
Ari Brand as Lucien
Anthony Edwards as Patrick
Molly Ranson as Molly
Nancy Robinette as Irma
Aria Shahghasemi as Daniel
Ethan Haberfield, Richard Masur, Nael Nacer and Daniel Oreskes
Creative
Direction by David Cromer
Written by Joshua Harmon
Scenic design by Takeshi Kata
Costume design by Sarah Laux
Lighting design by Amith Chandrashaker
Music and sound design by Daniel Kluger
Hair and make up by J. Jared Janas
Vocal coaching by Gigi Buffington
Awards
2024 Tony Awards
Nominations
- Best New Play
- Best Leading Actress In A Play - Betsy Aidem
- Best Lighting Design Of A Play - Amith Chandrashaker
Reviews
Critic's review
"It's a plus-size play about big social issues that impresses in large structural ways as well as small moments."
New York Theatre Guide
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