Prayer for the French Republic Tickets
About Prayer for the French Republic
Manhattan Theatre Club presents the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, the newest play by Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Joshua Harmon, following its hit Off-Broadway world premiere at New York City Center. Get Prayer for the French Republic tickets on New York Theatre Guide.
Prayer for the French Republic is a play that spans five generations of a French Jewish family in Paris. The show begins at the height of World War II in 1944, when a couple worries for their missing family, desperate for information on their whereabouts. The uncertainty of their family’s safety makes the couple wonder whether they themselves are safe, and decades later, their great-grandchildren — and all the generations in between — find themselves asking the same question. The family has lived on the same land for generations, but as outside hatred gets passed down through the years, the family is never quite secure.
Joshua Harmon first experienced Off-Broadway success with his 2012 play Bad Jews at Roundabout Theatre Company, which earned Lucille Lortel and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations. His next Off-Broadway show at Roundabout, Significant Other, transferred to Broadway in 2015, and he premiered one more show with the company in 2018: Skintight, starring Idina Menzel. In between, Lincoln Center Theater produced his play Admissions in 2018, which won Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding New Off-Broadway play and Best Play, respectively.
Now, he teams up with David Cromer — who won a Tony Award for directing The Band’s Visit on Broadway — for Prayer for the French Republic on Broadway. The Off-Broadway premiere, which Cromer also directed, marked Harmon’s debut with Manhattan Theatre Club.
Tickets to Prayer for the French Republic in New York are available now. Get Prayer for the French Republic tickets on New York Theatre Guide.
Run time
3h (incl. two 10m intermissions)
Start date
December 19th, 2023
End date
March 3rd, 2024
Categories
Age
12+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
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'Prayer for the French Republic' review — gripping, airtight play is a dramatic triumph
Prayer for the French Republic cast and creative team
By: Joshua Harmon
Director: David Cromer
Producer: Manhattan Theatre Club
Cast list: Betsy Aidem (as Marcelle), Ari Brand (as Lucien), Molly Ranson (as Molly), Nancy Robinette (as Irma), Francis Benhamou (as Elodie), Anthony Edwards (as Patrick), Aria Shahghasemi (as Daniel), Ethan Haberfield (as Young Pierre), Richard Masur (as Pierre), Nael Nacer (as Charles), Daniel Oreskes (as Adolphe)
Design: Takeshi Kata
Costumes: Sarah Laux
Lighting: Amith Chandrashaker
Sound: Daniel Kluger
Other info: Original music by Daniel Kluger, hair and makeup design by J. Jared Janas, vocal coaching by Gigi Buffington
Venue
Accessibility
Elevator access, wheelchair access, assisted listening devices, on-demand closed captioning, open captioning, audio description, Braille and large print Playbills
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Frequently asked questions
What is Prayer for the French Republic about?
Award-winning playwright Joshua Harmon expertly explores five generations' worth of family history in one epic play. A Jewish family in World War II-era France wonders about their safety, and 75 years later, their descendants ask the same questions.
Where is Prayer for the French Republic playing?
Prayer for the French Republic is playing at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The theatre is located in 261 West 47th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is Prayer for the French Republic?
The running time of Prayer for the French Republic is 3h (incl. two 10m intermissions).
What's the age requirement for Prayer for the French Republic?
The recommended age for Prayer for the French Republic is 12+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted..
How do you book tickets for Prayer for the French Republic?
Book tickets for Prayer for the French Republic on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Prayer for the French Republic?
Joshua Harmon is the playwright of Prayer for the French Republic. His other well-known works include the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning Admissions, Bad Jews, Skintight, and the musical The Bedwetter, which he wrote with Sarah Silverman.
Who directed Prayer for the French Republic?
David Cromer directs Prayer for the French Republic on Broadway after he did so off Broadway in 2021. He won a 2018 Tony Award for directing the Best Musical winner The Band's Visit.
Is Prayer for the French Republic appropriate for kids?
Prayer for the French Republic is recommended for audiences 14 and older. The play contains strong language and distressing topics such as violence, anti-Semitism, and the Holocaust. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Prayer for the French Republic good?
Prayer for the French Republic is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide, with our four-star review of the play's Off-Broadway premiere hailing it as "a breathtaking work that skillfully balances the humanity of its characters with sprawling history." With the same director and much of the same cast, the Broadway production promises to be just as moving.
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