Photo Flash: First Look at THE CHRISTIANS at Playwrights Horizons

Playwrights Horizons and Center Theatre Group's co-production of the New York premiere of THE CHRISTIANS, a new play by Lucas Hnath, is currently in previews at at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street) for an opening on September 17, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Directed by Obie Award winner Les Waters, the play is the opening production of Playwrights Horizons' 2015/2016 Season. The limited engagement runs through Sunday, October 11. Following the New York run, THE CHRISTIANS will be presented by Center Theatre Group in its Los Angeles premiere at The Mark Taper Forum from December 2 through January 10, 2016, with an Opening Night of Sunday, December 13.

The cast features Emily Donahoe, Andrew Garman, Philip Kerr, Larry Powell and Linda Powell. The production also features a rotating 20-person choir, drawing singers from all five boroughs.

The production includes scenic design by Dane Laffrey, music supervisor David Dabbon, costume design by Connie Furr, lighting design by Tony Award nominee Ben Stanton and sound design by Jake Rodriguez. Production Stage Manager will be Marisa Levy.

Ten years ago, Pastor Paul's (Mr. Garman) church was a modest storefront. Now it houses thousands, with a coffee shop in the lobby and a baptismal font as big as a swimming pool. But Paul is about to preach a sermon that will shake the foundation of his congregation's beliefs. Backed by a live choir, THE CHRISTIANS is both epic and unexpectedly intimate, an unflinching look at faith in America -- and its power to unite or divide.

Photo Credit: Joan Marcus