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The Body of an American played its final performance on Sunday, March 20, 2016.
NEW YORK TIMES CRITICS' PICK!
at the Cherry Lane Theatre
The Body of an American
a New York premiere by Dan O'Brien
directed by Jo Bonney
presented by Primary Stages and Rhoda R. Herrick, in association with Hartford Stage
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“Electric! Emotionally gripping, psychologically astute… a theatrical jewel!” -David DeWitt, The New York Times
“Poetic! Truthful! A lyrical and poignant work of theater!” -Alexis Soloski, The New York Times
“Curious… consistently intriguing!” -Sandy MacDonald, Time Out New York
Winner of the 2014 Horton Foote Prize for Outstanding New American Play and the Inaugural Edward M. Kennedy Award (shared with Tony-winner All The Way). The Body of an American tells the true story of an extraordinary friendship as two men, a war photojournalist and playwright, journey from some of the most dangerous places on earth to the depths of the human soul. Winning rave reviews for its previous productions in London and elsewhere, The Body of an American by Guggenheim Fellow Dan O'Brien is "a play that tightens its grip as it probes where war lives, and discovers we each carry it inside ourselves." (The Guardian) Directed by Obie winner Jo Bonney (Father Comes Home from the Wars..., Lost Girls).
Featuring: Michael Crane (Gloria, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Tony nominee Michael Cumpsty ("Boardwalk Empire," End of the Rainbow).
Scenic Design by Richard Hoover, Costume Design by Ilona Somogyi, Lighting Design by Lap Chi Chu, Sound Design by Darron L West, Projection Design by Alex Basco Koch, Casting by Binder Casting/Jack Bowdan, CSA.
Post-performance talkbacks led by a member of the artistic staff will follow performances on March 8 & 15.
On March 10, at 8pm, Healing Arts Initiative provided free audio description for blind and visually impaired audience members. Through a small earpiece, trained describers provided necessary detail through descriptions of the live action between the actors' dialogue. For more information or to purchase tickets for performances like these, please contact Healing Arts Initiative at 212-284-4100.
WNYC is a Media Sponsor for The Body of an American
Check out photos from our production below. All photos by James Leynse.
The Body of an American
by Dan O'Brien
directed by Jo Bonney
DATES
Limited engagement
February 10- March 20, 2016
SCHEDULE
Tue-Fri 8; Sat 2&8; Sun 3
Added 2pm matinee Wednesday, March 9 (no 8pm)
No performances: February 24, March 2, and March 17
RUN TIME
90 minutes
SHOW LOCATION
Cherry Lane Theatre
38 Commerce Street
(3 blocks south of Christopher Street, just west of 7th Avenue)