Playwright/director Austin Pendleton. Photo by Jonathan Slaff.
Axial Theatre, Oberon Theatre Ensemble, and Strindberg Rep collaborate with Fortify.space and Michael Howard Studios to bring back highly acclaimed production from March, 2024.
The play, set in 1960s London, explores the complex dynamics between legendary figures Orson Welles, Laurence Olivier, and Vivien Leigh as they clash during a theater production. It delves into egos, insecurities, and the pursuit of artistic brilliance, revealing tumultuous backstage drama.
WHERE AND WHEN:
November 8 to December 1, 2024
Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave. (at E. 10th Street),
Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, presents an Axial Theatre, Oberon Theatre Ensemble, and Strindberg Rep production, in association with Fortify.space and Michael Howard Studios, of “Orson’s Shadow” by Austin Pendleton.
Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 PM plus matinees Saturdays at 2:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM. No performance Thursday, Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving) and Saturday, November 30. (22 PERFORMANCES)
$25.00 general admission, $18.00 seniors & students. Pay what you can Tuesdays.
Box office (212) 254-1109, www.theaterforthenewcity.net
Runs two hours with intermission.
