Kenrex

a magnetic performance that reminds us why we go to the theater in the first place
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Winner of the 2026 Olivier Award for Best New Play!
Kenrex, the critically acclaimed one-man play created by Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian, is headed to Off-Broadway following a five-star West End run. Directed by Stambollouian, the production features Holden playing a multitude of characters, with a live, Americana-inspired musical score written and performed by John Patrick Elliott. Catch this true crime masterpiece as it takes up residence at the Lucille Lortel Theatre from April 15th to July 5th, 2026.
What Is the Story?
Set in Skidmore, Missouri, Kenrex revisits the unsettling true story of 10 July 1981, when dozens witnessed a man being murdered in broad daylight, yet none admitted to seeing anything. Blurring the lines between true crime and Western myth, Kenrex paints a haunting portrait of an American town and the secrets it keeps.
Upcoming Performances
Creative
- Co-written by Jack Holden by Ed Stambollouian
- Directed by Ed Stambollouian
- Composer and Musician John Patrick Elliott
- Design by Anisha Fields
- Lighting and Video Design by Joshua Pharo
- Sound Design by Giles Thomas
- Movement Director Sarah Golding
Awards
2026 Olivier Awards
- Best New Play
- Best Actor
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