Photo Coverage: THE WHIPPING MAN Opens at NY City Center

The Manhattan Theatre Club opened the New York Premiere of THE WHIPPING MAN, the acclaimed new play by Matthew Lopez, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, last night, February 1. The show has extended twice and is now selling through March 27. The show runs at New York City Center-Stage I. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening and brings you coverage below.

THE WHIPPING MAN stars two-time Emmy Award winner André Braugher ("Men of a Certain Age," "Homicide"), André Holland (Joe Turner's Come and Gone, The Brother/Sister Plays), and Jay Wilkison (film version of Rabbit Hole).

Three men tied by faith, bound by secrets, at a crossroads-a Jewish Confederate soldier (Wilkison) who has returned from battle, and two former slaves (Braugher and Holland), who were raised as Jews in his household. As the three men reunite to celebrate Passover, they uncover a tangle of secrets that might cost each man his freedom.

The design team for THE WHIPPING MAN includes John Lee Beatty (scenic design), Catherine Zuber (costume design), Ben Stanton (lighting design), Jill BC Du Boff (sound design), Tom Watson (hair & wig design), and J. David Brimmer (fight direction).

For tickets, visit www.nycitycenter.org

For more information on MTC, please visit www.ManhattanTheatreClub.com.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride / WM Photos / Retna Ltd.

Atmosphere

De'Adre Aziza

Quincy Tyler Bernstine

Kate Jennings Grant

Saycon Sengbloh

Joshua Henry

Producer Mandy Greenfield

Andre Braugher

Andre Holland

Priscilla Lopez

Kate Whoriskey

Jay Wilkison

Kate Whoriskey

Priscilla Lopez

Playwright Matthew Lopez

Playwright Matthew Lopez & Producer Mandy Greenfield

Matthew Lopez; Mandy Greenfield

Playwright Matthew Lopez & Producer Mandy Greenfield

Matthew Lopez & Priscilla Lopez

Barry Grove & Andre Braugher & Lynne Meadow

Andre Braugher, Jay Wilkison and Andre Holland

Doug Hughes

Doug Hughes, Andre Braugher, Jay Wilkison, Andre Holland and Matthew Lopez

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As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of 'GREASE'. His Journey to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. Walter moved to Manhattan and for a leading role as a Photographer & Photo Researcher. Currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and family members Dali (Jack Russell) & Gala (Schnoodle). Recently he made his Broadway debut sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman in 'Hugh Jackman on Broadway' as well as receiving the Actors' Equity Association Gypsy Spirit Award. Walter McBride Photography is syndicated worldwide by Corbis/AP.

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