'Prayer for the French Republic' to premiere on Broadway
Joshua Harmon's drama about a Jewish family premiered with Manhattan Theatre Club, which is producing the Broadway show, off Broadway in the winter of 2021.
Joshua Harmon's Prayer for the French Republic will premiere on Broadway this winter with Manhattan Theatre Club, two years after the company produced its Off-Broadway premiere. Performances begin at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on December 19 ahead of an opening night on January 9, 2024.
In Prayer for the French Republic, a Jewish couple in Paris awaits news of their missing relatives in 1944. Seventy years later, their descendants, also in Paris, wonder about their own safety in this epic connecting generations and shows the lasting effects of anti-Semitism through the years.
The show won the 2022 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play. A four-star Prayer for the French Republic review on New York Theatre Guide reads, "In a dramatic feat, the play does not collapse under its own weight. Instead, Prayer for the French Republic is a breathtaking work that skillfully balances the humanity of its characters with sprawling history."
The play is by Joshua Harmon, the author of other acclaimed plays like Bad Jews and Significant Other. David Cromer, who staged the Off-Broadway production, returns to direct.
Casting and additional creative team have yet to be announced.
Photo credit: Prayer for the French Republic off Broadway. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)
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 at 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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