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Diary of a Madman Tickets

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About Diary of a Madman

Diary of a Madman, considered Gogol's best short story, is a first-person narrative presented in the form of a diary. It is the tale of Aksenty Ivanovich Poprishchin, a lowly government clerk who gradually descends into madness. At the beginning, Poprischin records his frustrations and humiliations with restraint, rationalizing various attacks from society to his dignity. Over time, however, reason gives way to delusion and his schizophrenic mumblings spin out of control. Through journal entries, Poprishchin leads us through the corridors of his topsy-turvy world, from his hateful job and crush on his employer's daughter, to his encounters with letter-writing dogs, to the torture he undergoes at the hands of the Spanish "Inquisitor."

Tom Schubert comes spectacularly unhinged in the title role along with actors Albert Baker, Sarah O’Donnell and Luisa Menzen. Adapted and directed by Aleksey Burago.

Run time

90 mins

Start date

May 26th, 2023

End date

August 5th, 2023

Categories

Age

13+

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101 Reviews

Elisa 9119

Elisa 9119

616 Reviews | 286 Followers
90%
Quirky, Great writing, Great staging, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if Adapted from Gogol's best short story,Madman is perf by an incredible Tom Schubert&is abt a quixotic govt clerk who descends into madness.*

Don’t see it if You don't appreciate a Russian sense of humor or a nonsensical/ absurdist/ surrealist theater, then this play is not for you.

Patrick M 4

Patrick M 4

1214 Reviews | 345 Followers
88%
Quirky, Funny, Absorbing, Great writing, Great acting

See it if you like absurd & surreal theatre of a different (Russian) culture wonderfully performed with great costumes/props and Tom Schubert leading.

Don’t see it if want deep drama or cannot appreciate non-American presentation. With no intermission the close, uncomfortable seats will test your endurance

DOUG Rob NYC

DOUG Rob NYC

772 Reviews | 424 Followers
87%
Interesting translation, Edgy, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if Excellent acting by the lead in this sad but interesting Russian translation.

Don’t see it if If you do not like Russian plays from a previous century then skip this one.

Jerad Moxley

Jerad Moxley

320 Reviews | 48 Followers
88%
Absorbing

See it if You want an excellent adaption of a short story in the form of a narrative play with a wonderful lead.

Don’t see it if You don’t like plays that are mostly a narrative as the play is just mostly, i assume, following the 1st person short story.

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Venue

165 West 86th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10024

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