Rhinoceros Revival 2017

Opened: September 7, 2017
Closing: October 08, 2017

Rhinoceros - 2017 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Castillo Theatre
543 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues) New York City, NY 10036

Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco is set in a small town where people are turning, one by one, grunting and snorting, into rhinoceroses. By the end of the play only the "hero," Berenger, a gentle but unimpressive man who drinks a bit too much, remains human. He vows that he will hold out against conformity, but there the playwright lowers the curtain.

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New Yiddish Rep's RHINOCEROS Enters Final Week Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 4, 2017


The Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros will conclude its acclaimed limited run this Sunday, October 8th at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street(between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.)

Yiddish World Premiere of Ionesco's RHINOCEROS Opens Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017


For its first production of the 2017-18 season, New Yiddish Rep presents the Yiddish world premiere of Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco.

New Yiddish Rep's RHINOCEROS Opens Tomorrow Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2017


A friendly reminder! The Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros is set to open tomorrow night (Thursday) at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.) New Yiddish Rep, which produced last season's smash hit GOD OF VENGEANCE, is presenting Rhinoceros in association with the Castillo Theatre.

Photo Flash: First Look at New Yiddish Rep's RHINOCEROS, Starting Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 7, 2017


The Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros begins performances tonight at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.) New Yiddish Rep, which produced last season's smash hit GOD OF VENGEANCE, is presenting Rhinoceros in association with the Castillo Theatre. Rhinoceros is performed in Yiddish with English supertitles. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

New Yiddish Rep Revives RHINOCEROS Off-Broadway, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 7, 2017


Distinguished Israeli actor, Gera Sandler, stars in the Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros in the role of Dudard. Performances are set to begin tonight, September 7th, with the Opening on Thursday, September 14th at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.) New Yiddish Rep's rare revival of Rhinoceros will be performed in Yiddish with English supertitles.

Eugene Ionesco's RHINOCEROS Begins in Yiddish Off-Broadway Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - September 6, 2017


A friendly reminder! The Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros is set to begin performances tomorrow (Thursday) at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.)

VIDEO: RHINOCEROS Director Discusses the Future of Yiddish Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017


In a new video, Rhinoceros director Moshe Yassur reflects on Yiddish Theatre and explains how this production hopes to make an impact on its future. Check it out below!

RHINOCEROS Actor Leads New Film by the Creators of JESUS CAMP
by Movies News Desk - August 30, 2017


Luzer Twersky, currently in rehearsal for the Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros, is the subject of the new film documentary ONE OF US.

VIDEO: RHINOCEROS Star Explains Yiddish Theatre's Influence on Eugene Ionesco
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017


In the video below, Caraid O'Brien, Irish-born Catholic actress, playwright, translator and Yiddish expert, explains Yiddish Theatre's influence on legendary absurdist playwright Eugene Ionesco. Check it out!

Israeli Film Star Gera Sandler Joins Cast of Off-Broadway's RHINOCEROS
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2017


Distinguished Israeli actor, Gera Sandler, has joined the cast of the upcoming Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros in the role of Dudard.

Photo Flash: Get a Sneak Peek at the Cast of New Yiddish Rep's RHINOCEROS in Costume
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2017


Yesterday, the cast of the Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros held its costume parade, the point in rehearsal where actors model their costumes for the director's approval. The resplendent wardrobe for Rhinoceros has been created by innovative designer Susannah Norris-Lindsay. Scroll down for a sneak peek!

VIDEO: RHINOCEROS Director Talks Eugene Ionesco's Take on Theatre of the Absurd
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2017


At the first rehearsal, director Moshe Yassur succinctly explained to the play's cast Ionesco's perception of Theatre of the Absurd, as documented in the video below! Called 'an allegory for our times' by The New York Times, Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros is generally cited as one of the main influences of Theatre of the Absurd.

Tickets on Sale Today for Yiddish World Premiere of Ionesco's RHINOCEROS
by BWW News Desk - August 9, 2017


For its first production of the 2017-18 season, New Yiddish Rep will present the Yiddish world premiere of Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco. Tickets go on sale today!

Rhinoceros FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Rhinoceros have there been?
Rhinoceros has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1996 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2017.

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