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The Whipping Man 2011

Opened: February 1, 2011
Closing: April 10, 2011

The Whipping Man - 2011 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Manhattan Theatre Club Stage I
131 West 55th Street New York, NY 10019

Three men tied by faith, bound by secrets.



See two-time Emmy® Award winner André Braugher ("Men of a Certain Age," "Homicide"), alongside André Holland (Joe Turner's Come and Gone) and Jay Wilkison (Rent, Rabbit Hole), in the New York debut of Matthew Lopez's fascinating new play. Tony Award® winner Doug Hughes (The Royal Family, Doubt) returns to MTC to direct this extraordinary tale of loyalty, deceit and deliverance.



Three men are at a crossroads—a Jewish Confederate soldier who has returned from battle, and two former slaves, who were raised as Jews in his household. As the three men reunite to celebrate Passover, they uncover a tangle of secrets that might cost each man his freedom.


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MTC's THE WHIPPING MAN Closes 4/10
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2011


Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of THE WHIPPING MAN, the acclaimed new play by Matthew Lopez, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, will close on April 10 after 3 extensions. THE WHIPPING MAN opened on Tuesday to rave reviews at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

MTC's THE WHIPPING MAN Extends For Third Time
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 3, 2011


Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of THE WHIPPING MAN, the acclaimed new play by Matthew Lopez, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, announced today that due to popular demand, the limited engagement has been extended for a third time with tickets now on sale through Sunday, April 10.

Photo Coverage: THE WHIPPING MAN Opens at NY City Center
by Walter McBride - February 2, 2011


The Manhattan Theatre Club opened the New York Premiere of THE WHIPPING MAN, the acclaimed new play by Matthew Lopez, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, last night, February 1. The show has extended twice and is now selling through March 27. The show runs at New York City Center-Stage I. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening and brings you coverage below.

The Whipping Man History

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The Whipping Man - 2011 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 Best New Play 0
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Ben Stanton
2011 Obie Awards Performance Andre Braugher
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards John Gassner Playwriting Award Matthew Lopez
2011 The Hewes Awards Hewes Design Award John Lee Beatty
2011 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actor André Braugher
2011 The Lortels Outstanding Lighting Design Ben Stanton

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