Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Joshua Harmon's Prayer for the French Republic opens February 1 at New York City Center – Stage I Off-Broadway. Previews began January 13.
The play begins in 1944 with a Jewish couple awaiting news of their missing family, and follows five generations of a French Jewish family in its examination of history, home, and the effects of an ancient hatred.
The ensemble cast features Betsy Aidem (All the Way), Yair Ben-Dor, Francis Benhamou, Ari Brand, Pierre Epstein (Filumena), Peyton Lusk (Falsettos), Molly Ranson (Plaza Suite), Nancy Robinette (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time), Jeff Seymour, Kenneth Tigar (Fish in the Dark), and Richard Topol (Indecent). Tony-winning director David Cromer (The Band's Visit) helms the production.
The show’s creative team includes scenic designer Takeshi Kata, costume designer Sarah Laux, hair and makeup designer J. Jared Janas, lighting designer Amith Chandrashaker, and sound designers Lee Kinney and Daniel Kluger, the latter also providing original music. Richard Hodge serves as production stage manager.
Check out photos from the production below.
Nancy Robinette, Kenneth Tigar, Ari Brand, Pierre Epstein, Peyton Lusk, and Richard Topol
Molly Ranson, Jeff Seymour, and Yair Ben-Dor
Peyton Lusk and cast of Prayer for the French Republic
Francis Benhamou, Jeff Seymour, and Yair Ben-Dor
Molly Ranson and Francis Benhamou
Richard Topol
Nancy Robinette and Kenneth Tigar
Betsy Aidem, Richard Topol, Pierre Epstein, Francis Benhamou, and Jeff Seymour
