A Free Man Of Color

Theatre

Vivian Beaumont Theatre (New York, NY)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway
New York, NY 10023

Running Time

2 hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission

Schedule

Tuesday at 7pm
Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm
Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm
Sunday at 3pm

Time Change:
Sunday, December 26 at 2pm
Friday, December 31 at 7pm

Price

$65 - $115

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A FREE MAN OF COLOR is a freewheeling epic set in 1802 New Orleans. Jacques Cornet, the title character, is a new world Don Juan and the wealthiest inhabitant of this sexually charged and racially progressive city. Jacques thinks all is well in his paradise until history intervenes, setting off a chain of events which no one, much less this free man of color, realizes is about to splinter the world.

A FREE MAN OF COLOR marks John Guare’s return to Lincoln Center Theater where his plays The House of Blue Leaves, Six Degrees of Separation, Four Baboons Adoring The Sun (all three nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play) and Chaucer in Rome, were produced. His other plays include Rich and Famous, Landscape of the Body, Marco Polo Sings A Solo, Bosoms and Neglect, Lydie Breeze, Women and Water, A Few Stout Individuals and His Girl Friday. He won a Tony Award for the book of the musical Two Gentlemen of Verona and also wrote the book for the musical Sweet Smell of Success. Director George C. Wolfe will make his LCT debut with this production. Former Artistic Director of the Public Theater, his Broadway directorial credits include Caroline or Change, Topdog/Underdog, Elaine Stritch At Liberty, Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in Da’ Funk, The Tempest, On the Town, The Wild Party, Jelly’s Last Jam and Angels in America. His film credits include Lackawanna Blues and Nights in Rodanthe.

BWW TV: Broadway Beat - A FREE MAN OF COLOR & GYPSY OF THE YEAR!
by Broadway Beat - January 3, 2011

The all new 21st Season of Broadway Beat is here! This week catch up with Broadway Beat at FREE MAN OF COLOR and GYPSY OF THE YEAR! (more...)

A FREE MAN OF COLOR Holds Talkback, 12/9
by BWW News Desk - December 9, 2010

Lincoln Center Theater's Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatergoers, continues its 12th season with a pre-performance talk with three members of the cast of A Free Man Of Color. On Thursday, December 9th, at 6 pm actors Jeffrey Wright, Veanne Cox and Joseph Marcell will discuss their work in John Guare's new play. (more...)

A FREE MAN OF COLOR Holds Talkback, 12/9
by BWW News Desk - December 2, 2010

Ken Fallin Illustrates: A FREE MAN OF COLOR!
by Ken Fallin - November 29, 2010

BroadwayWorld.com is pleased to present illustrator Ken Fallin, who brings you original illustrations of everyone's favorite theatrical stars each week. This week's feature: Jeffrey Wright in A Free Man Of Color! (more...)

BWW TV: Broadway Beat Opening Night of A FREE MAN OF COLOR
by Broadway Beat - November 27, 2010

The Lincoln Center Theater production of John Guare's new play, A Free Man Of Color, directed by George C. Wolfe, opened on November 18 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The cast features Yao Ababio, Peter Bartlett, Nicole Beharie, Arnie Burton, Rosal Colón,Veanne Cox, Paul Dano, Sara Gettelfinger, Derric Harris, Justina Machado, Joseph Marcell, John McMartin, Nick Mennell, Mos, Teyonnah Parris, Postell Pringle, Esau Pritchett, Brian Reddy, Reg Rogers, Triney Sandoval, Robert Stanton, Wendy Rich Stetson, Jerome Stigler, Senfaub Stoney,David Emerson Toney and Jeffrey Wright. Broadway Beat was on hand to bring you interviews with the cast and creative! (more...)

Photo Coverage: A FREE MAN OF COLOR Opening Night!
by Monica Simoes - November 19, 2010

The Lincoln Center Theater production of John Guare's new play, A Free Man Of Color, directed by George C. Wolfe, opened last night Thursday, November 18 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The cast features Yao Ababio, Peter Bartlett, Nicole Beharie, Arnie Burton, Rosal Colón,Veanne Cox, Paul Dano, Sara Gettelfinger, Derric Harris, Justina Machado, Joseph Marcell, John McMartin, Nick Mennell, Mos, Teyonnah Parris, Postell Pringle, Esau Pritchett, Brian Reddy, Reg Rogers, Triney Sandoval, Robert Stanton, Wendy Rich Stetson, Jerome Stigler, Senfaub Stoney,David Emerson Toney and Jeffrey Wright. (more...)

Review Roundup: A FREE MAN OF COLOR
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2010

The Lincoln Center Theater production of John Guare's new play, A Free Man Of Color, directed by George C. Wolfe, opened tonight (Thursday, November 18) at 6:45pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The cast features Yao Ababio, Peter Bartlett, Nicole Beharie, Arnie Burton, Rosal Colón, Veanne Cox, Paul Dano, Sara Gettelfinger, Derric Harris, Justina Machado, Joseph Marcell, John McMartin, Nick Mennell, Mos, Teyonnah Parris, Postell Pringle, Esau Pritchett, Brian Reddy, Reg Rogers, Triney Sandoval, Robert Stanton, Wendy Rich Stetson, Jerome Stigler, Senfaub Stoney, David Emerson Toney and Jeffrey Wright. (more...)

BWW TV: A FREE MAN OF COLOR at LCT!
by BroadwayWorld TV - November 18, 2010

The Lincoln Center Theater production of John Guare's new play, A Free Man Of Color, directed by George C. Wolfe, opens tonight Thursday, November 18 at 6:45pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The cast features Yao Ababio, Peter Bartlett, Nicole Beharie, Arnie Burton, Rosal Colón, Veanne Cox, Paul Dano, Sara Gettelfinger, Derric Harris, Justina Machado, Joseph Marcell, John McMartin, Nick Mennell, Mos, Teyonnah Parris, Postell Pringle, Esau Pritchett, Brian Reddy, Reg Rogers, Triney Sandoval, Robert Stanton, Wendy Rich Stetson, Jerome Stigler, Senfaub Stoney, David Emerson Toney and Jeffrey Wright. Click below for a look at A Free Man Of Color onstage! (more...)

Photo Flash: FREE MAN OF COLOR at Lincoln Center Theater!
by BWW News Desk - November 4, 2010

The Lincoln Center Theater production of John Guare's new play, A Free Man Of Color, directed by George C. Wolfe, opens on Thursday, November 18, at 6:45pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The cast features Yao Ababio Peter Bartlett, Nicole Beharie, Arnie Burton, Rosal Colón, Veanne Cox, Paul Dano, Sara Gettelfinger, Derric Harris, Justina Machado, Joseph Marcell, John McMartin, Nick Mennell, Mos, Teyonnah Parris, Postell Pringle, Esau Pritchett, Brian Reddy, Reg Rogers, Triney Sandoval, Robert Stanton, Wendy Rich Stetson, Jerome Stigler, Senfaub Stoney, David Emerson Toney and Jeffrey Wright. The production shots have been released and appear below! (more...)

Previews Begin Tomorrow for A FREE MAN OF COLOR
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2010

The Lincoln Center Theater production of John Guare's new play, A Free Man Of Color, directed by George C. Wolfe, begins previews tomorrow (Saturday, October 23) at 8pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. (more...)

Previews Begin Tomorrow for A FREE MAN OF COLOR
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2010

A FREE MAN OF COLOR Pushes Previews to Oct. 23
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2010

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that the first preview of its upcoming production of A Free Man Of Color , a new play by John Guare, directed by George C. Wolfe, has been rescheduled to Saturday evening, October 23 at 8pm. The new preview date will allow the production, which was originally scheduled to begin previews two days earlier on Thursday, October 21, additional technical rehearsal time. Opening night remains as originally scheduled on Thursday, November 18 at 6:45pm (more...)

Machada & McMartin Complete A FREE MAN OF COLOR Cast
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2010

Lincoln Center Theater has announced final casting for its upcoming production of John Guare's new play A Free Man Of Color. Justina Machada (HBO's Six Feet Under and Broadway's , In The Heights) and veteran actor John McMartin (Follies, Into The Woods, Showboat, Sweet Charity) will join Paul Dano, mos and Jeffrey Wright in the production, to be directed by George C. Wolfe. Also joining the cast of 32 will be Yao Ababio, Derric Harris, Esau Pritchett, Jerome Stigler and Senfaub Stoney. A Free Man Of Color will begin performances Thursday, October 21 at 8pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Opening night is Thursday, November 18 at 6:45pm. (more...)