News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

The Half-Life of Marie Curie 2019

Opened: November 19, 2019
Closing: December 22, 2019

The Half-Life of Marie Curie - 2019 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Minetta Lane Theatre
16 Minetta Lane New York, NY 10012

The Half-Life of Marie Curie was commissioned for Audible's Emerging Playwright program, a dedicated $5M fund that enables the creation of original plays driven by language and voice, keeping with Audible's core commitment to elevating listening experiences through powerful performances and extraordinary storytelling. Twenty-five commissions have already been announced, with new playwrights identified on an annual basis.



Science made them remarkable. Friendship made them resilient. Obie Award winner Kate Mulgrew and Francesca Faridany star in The Half-Life of Marie Curie, a compelling new play about renowned scientist Marie Curie and radical engineer Hertha Ayrton-and the friendship that strengthened their resolve to pursue their ambitions.



With lyricism and wit, playwright Lauren Gunderson has crafted an honest, unexpected story that follows Marie Curie during the summer of 1912 when news of her secret affair threatens to overshadow her second Nobel Prize win. Heartbroken, Curie leaves France to stay with Ayrton at her home on the British seaside and together they confront the scandal that could end Curie's career-and drastically alter her life.


The Half-Life of Marie Curie - 2019 - Off-Broadway Cast

Get The Half-Life of Marie Curie Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

VIDEO: Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 9, 2019


Audible Theater has just released a new video that goes behind the scenes of The Half-Life of Marie Curie (their current play at the Minetta Lane Theatre), following the project's unique journey from page to stage to earbuds through the eyes of playwright Lauren Gunderson, Director Gaye Taylor Upchurch, actresses Kate Mulgrew and Francesca Faridany, and Audible artistic producer Kate Navin and senior producer Emilia LaPenta.

BWW Review: Kate Mulgrew and Francesca Faridany Muse Over Science and Sexism in Lauren Gunderson's THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE
by Michael Dale - November 30, 2019


Roughly two months ago American Theatre announced that for the second time in the past three seasons, Lauren Gunderson has topped their list of the most-produced playwrights in the country, her 33 professional productions among the 385 Theatre Communications Group's member theatres easily surpassing second place finisher Lauren Yee's 18, Tennessee Williams' 17 and more than doubling the totals of August Wilson and Neil Simon. She came in at #2 on last year's list after her first #1 finish the year before. (For the record, Shakespeare, who would surely rank #1 every season, is excluded.)

Review Roundup: THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 20, 2019


The Half-Life of Marie Curie just celebrated opening night at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, between MacDougal & 6th Avenue - one block south of W. 3rd Street), Audible's creative home for live performances in New York.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE
by Katherine Lee - November 20, 2019


The Half-Life of Marie Curie just celebrated opening night at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, between MacDougal & 6th Avenue - one block south of W. 3rd Street), Audible's creative home for live performances in New York.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE; Now in Previews
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 14, 2019


The Half-Life of Marie Curie is now in previews and will celebrate opening night on Tuesday, November 19 at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, between MacDougal & 6th Avenue – one block south of W. 3rd Street), Audible's creative home for live performances in New York.

Audible's THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE Will Begin Performances Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 11, 2019


The Half-Life of Marie Curie, an Audible-commissioned world premiere from America's most-produced living playwright Lauren Gunderson, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, and starring Obie Award winner Kate Mulgrew ('Orange is the New Black,' Equus) as Hertha Ayrton and Francesca Faridany (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) as Marie Curie, begins performances tomorrow - Tuesday, November 12 - at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, between MacDougal & 6th Avenue - one block south of W. 3rd Street), Audible's creative home for live performances in New York.

The Half-Life of Marie Curie History

Other Productions of The Half-Life of Marie Curie

2019   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Premiere Production
Off-Broadway

The Half-Life of Marie Curie - 2019 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2020 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Kate Mulgrew
2020 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Francesca Faridany

Videos