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Manhattan Theatre Club, 261 West 47th St, New York, NY 10036

Prayer For The French Republic

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Closed March 3, 2024

Joshua Harmon tells a powerful story about facing adversity with grit, humor, and courage. I'm so proud that MTC is producing the Broadway premiere of this moving, brilliant, and timely play.

Lynne Meadow, MTC Artistic Director

Why See Prayer For The French Republic?

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Three Tony Nominations

After a highly acclaimed world premiere back in March 2022, Manhattan Theatre Club brings Joshua Harmon's "thought-provoking, heartbreaking and wickedly funny" (The New York Times) new play to the main stem, with direction from David Cromer. Following one French Jewish family over five generations, Prayer For The French Revolution is a vital portrait of how hatred can echo through the centuries, told with Harmon's biting wit and observation. With three Tony-nominations under its belt, this is a must-see!

The author of Bad Jews and Significant Others, Harmon's new work is a necessary meditation on the ancient prejudice that led to the Holocaust. As a Parisian couple wait for news of their loved ones in 1944, the effect is still writ large some 70 years later in the lives of their great-grandchildren. At once a sweeping historical drama and dark comedy, the power of Harmon's tale and live theatre are not to be missed. 

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Dates

Previews from: 19 December 2023

Opening night: 9 January 2024

Run time

Three hours with two intermissions

Cast and Creative

Cast

Betsy Aidem as Marcelle
Francis Benhamou as Elodie
Ari Brand as Lucien 
Anthony Edwards as Patrick
Molly Ranson as Molly
Nancy Robinette as Irma 
Aria Shahghasemi as Daniel

Ethan Haberfield, Richard Masur, Nael Nacer and Daniel Oreskes

Creative

Direction by David Cromer
Written by Joshua Harmon
Scenic design by Takeshi Kata 
Costume design by Sarah Laux
Lighting design by  Amith Chandrashaker
Music and sound design by Daniel Kluger 
Hair and make up by  J. Jared Janas
Vocal coaching by  Gigi Buffington

Awards

2024 Tony Nominations:

Best New Play
Best Leading Actress In A Play - Betsy Aidem
Best Lighting Design Of A Play - Amith Chandrashaker

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