Blackbird
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SHOW INFORMATION
CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Apr 10, 2007
Closed Jun 10, 2007
Opened Apr 10, 2007
Closed Jun 10, 2007
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
One of the most talked-about plays to come out of London in years, David Harrower's Blackbird comes to life at MTC in a thrilling new American production. This powerful, volatile piece begins when Una shows up unexpectedly at the office of Ray, forcing Ray to come to terms with the effects of their relationship. Una pulls Ray into an encounter that is gripping, surprising and utterly unforgettable.
THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:
New York City Center - Stage I
131 W 55th St
New York, NY 10019
This mainstage at MTC is a 299-seat house with a proscenium stage. Originally a prolific showcase theater, this space has become one of the country's most productive and prestigious theaters. The overall quality of the productions cannot be matched [...] Read More
131 W 55th St
New York, NY 10019
This mainstage at MTC is a 299-seat house with a proscenium stage. Originally a prolific showcase theater, this space has become one of the country's most productive and prestigious theaters. The overall quality of the productions cannot be matched [...] Read More
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David Harrower's controversial drama Blackbird was a hit in London last year and won the 2007 Olivier Award for Best New Play. Unfortunately, the show's American premiere production at the Manhattan Theater Club, helmed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello and with Jeff Daniels and Alison Pill in the starring roles, doesn't live up to expectations.
If you don't want to know the plot, stop reading here. As the play begins, Una (Pill) has dropped in unexpectedly at the office of her former lover, Ray (Daniels). He's not happy about it, and it soon becomes obvious why. The last time they saw each other was 15 years ago when he was 40 and she was 12. Their illicit relationship landed him in jail.[...]