New York Premiere

The thrilling story of one of history's most incredible women comes to theatrical life at the Minetta Lane Theatre this winter. Starring Orange is the new Black's Kate Mulgrew and stage alum Francesca Faridany The Half-Life of Marie Curie is an Audible commission, written by Lauren Gunderson and is directed by Gaye Taylor.

A thrilling bio-drama The Half-Life of Marie Curie follows the extraordinary scientist, whose secret affair threatens to overshadow her second Nobel prize win. Escaping to the British seaside Curie finds refuge in the home of her friend, the exceptional engineer Hertha Ayrton. Banding together, the two women confront the scandal that could shake Curie's career, proving that true friendship can get you through the hardest of times.