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Hir 2015

Run Time:
One hour and 50 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 6+
Opened: November 8, 2015
Closing: December 06, 2015

Hir - 2015 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Somewhere in the suburbs, Isaac has returned from the wars to help take care of his ailing father, only to discover a household in revolt. The insurgent: his mom. Liberated from an oppressive marriage, with Isaac's newly out transgender brother as her ally, she's on a crusade to dismantle the patriarchy. But in Taylor Mac's sly, subversive comedy, annihilating the past doesn’t always free you from it.

The cast of HIR will feature Tony Award nominee and two-time Obie Award winner Kristine Nielsen, Daniel Oreskes, Tom Phelan and Cameron Scoggins.


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Playwrights Horizons' Extends HIR Into 2016
by Tyler Peterson - November 30, 2015


Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced a third and final extension of their hit New York premiere production of HIR, a new play by Obie Award-winning theater artist Taylor Mac (A 24-Decade History of Popular Music, The Lily's Revenge, The Walk Across America for Mother Earth, The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac, The Young Ladies Of). Directed by theater director and performance artist Niegel Smith (Artistic Director of The Flea), HIR is the second production of the theater company's 2015/2016 Season.

VIDEO: Playwright Taylor Mac Calls HIR A Story Of 'Progressive Responsibility'
by Michael Dale - November 28, 2015


The playwright explains that people get so wrapped up in how things should be that they don't consider what the casualties are.

STAGE TUBE: Kristine Nielsen in Scenes From Taylor Mac's Subversive Comedy HIR
by Michael Dale - November 12, 2015


One again Taylor Mac deals with issues surrounding gender conformity.

Taylor Mac's HIR Extends Again at Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - November 9, 2015


Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons has announced a second extension of their New York premiere production of HIR, a new play by Obie Award-winning theater artist Taylor Mac (A 24-Decade History of Popular Music, The Lily's Revenge, The Walk Across America for Mother Earth, The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac, The Young Ladies Of).

Photo Coverage: Inside the Opening Night Celebration of Playwrights Horizons' HIR
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - November 9, 2015


On November 8th, Playwrights Horizons' celebrated the opening night of Hir, a new play by Obie Award-winning Theater Artist Taylor Mac. Directed by Niegel Smith, the play is the second production of Playwrights Horizons' 2015/2016 Season and is playing at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street). The limited engagement has already been extended through Sunday, December 6.

Photo Flash: First Look at Kristine Nielsen, Tom Phelan, Cameron Scoggins and More in Taylor Mac's HIR at Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - November 4, 2015


Playwrights Horizons presents the New York premiere production of HIR, a new play by Obie Award-winning Theater Artist Taylor Mac. Directed by Niegel Smith, the play is the second production of Playwrights Horizons' 2015/2016 Season and will have its Opening Night on Sunday evening, November 8 at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Taylor Mac's HIR Begins Previews Tonight at Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015


Due to popular demand, Playwrights Horizons has announced an extension of its New York premiere production of HIR, a new play by Obie Award-winning theater artist Taylor Mac (A 24-Decade History of Popular Music, The Lily's Revenge, The Walk Across America for Mother Earth, The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac, The Young Ladies Of), directed by theater director and performance artist Niegel Smith (Artistic Director of The Flea).  Originally set to play a limited engagement through Sunday, November 29, the production will now play an additional week through Sunday, December 6. 

Playwrights Horizons Extends Taylor Mac's HIR
by Tyler Peterson - October 13, 2015


Due to popular demand, Playwrights Horizons has announced an extension of its New York premiere production of HIR, a new play by Obie Award-winning theater artist Taylor Mac (A 24-Decade History of Popular Music, The Lily's Revenge, The Walk Across America for Mother Earth, The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac, The Young Ladies Of), directed by theater director and performance artist Niegel Smith (Artistic Director of The Flea).  Originally set to play a limited engagement through Sunday, November 29, the production will now play an additional week through Sunday, December 6. 

Playwrights Horizons Now Accepting Lottery Entries for First Preview of HIR
by Tyler Peterson - October 7, 2015


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) begins accepting entries today, Wednesday, October 7, for the LIVEforFIVE online lottery for $5 tickets to their New York premiere of HIR, a new play by Obie Award-winning theater artist Taylor Mac (A 24-Decade History of Popular Music, The Lily's Revenge, The Walk Across America for Mother Earth, The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac, The Young Ladies Of).  Directed by theater director and performance artist Niegel Smith (Artistic Director of The Flea), the play is the second production of the theater company's 2015/2016 Season.   

Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of Playwrights Horizons' HIR
by Jennifer Broski - September 22, 2015


Rehearsals have just begun for the Playwrights Horizons New York premiere production of HIR, a new play by Obie Award winner Taylor Mac, directed by Niegel Smith.  The play is the second production of Playwrights Horizons' 2015/2016 Season. Previews begin Friday, October 16 at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater.  Opening Night is set for Sunday, November 8 with a limited engagement through Sunday, November 29. 

STAGE TUBE: HIR's Kristine Nielsen's Wild Transformation
by Michael Dale - September 14, 2015


Playing a liberated mom on a crusade to dismantle the patriarchy. Kristine Nielsen poses for artwork for Taylor Mac's newest.

Hir History

Other Productions of Hir

2015   Off-Broadway Playwrights Horizons Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2017   West End UK Premiere at Bush Theatre
West End

Hir - 2015 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Kristine Nielsen
2016 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play Taylor Mac

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