Saint Joan - 2018 Broadway History , Info & More
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (Broadway)
261 W. 47th St. New York, NY 10036
Four-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad (A Doll's House, Part 2) stars as one of history's greatest heroines in a major new production of Bernard Shaw's epic work directed by Daniel Sullivan (Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes).
Set in 15th century France, Saint Joan follows a country girl whose mysterious visions propel her into elite circles. When the nation's rulers become threatened by her popularity and influence, they unite to bring her down and she finds herself on trial for her life. This timeless and powerful play dramatizes the limits of an individual in a society dominated by overwhelming political and religious forces.
Saint Joan - 2018 - Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Saint Joan
Review: A ‘Saint Joan’ That Needs More Belief and Burning Passion
6 / 10
In this under-charged production of Shaw's 1923 play, first performed three years after Joan of Arc's canonization by the Roman Catholic Church, Rashad plays the iconic martyr as a lost-seeming, somewhat dreamy young woman. As directed by Daniel Sullivan, she is resolute, but gently so. She stays strong for sure, she leads an army, but our impression is of someone who is happier staring devotedly skyward.
‘Saint Joan’ review: Condola Rashad is a force in engrossing drama
8 / 10
On the heels of Lincoln Center Theater's acclaimed revival of 'My Fair Lady' (which is based on Shaw's 1913 comedy of manners 'Pygmalion'), Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting a straightforward, generally effective production of his 1923 tragedy 'Saint Joan' with three-time Tony nominee Condola Rashad ('A Doll's House, Part 2,' the Showtime series 'Billions') as Joan of Arc.
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Saint Joan History
Other Productions of Saint Joan
| 1923 | Broadway |
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| 1936 | Broadway |
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| 1951 | Broadway |
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| 1956 | Broadway |
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| 1968 | Broadway |
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| 1977 | Broadway |
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| 1993 | Broadway |
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| 2013 | Off-Broadway |
Theatre Bedlam Production Off-Broadway |
| 2018 | Broadway |
Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Revival Production Broadway |
Saint Joan - 2018 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Condola Rashad |
| 2018 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Condola Rashad |
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