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The Ally Off-Broadway

The Ally 2024

Opened: February 27, 2024
Closing: April 07, 2024

The Ally - 2024 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Tony Award-winning playwright Itamar Moses returns to The Public with the world premiere of THE ALLY. When Asaf (Josh Radnor) is asked to sign a social justice manifesto, he expects to be able to do so without hesitation. Instead, he becomes embroiled in an increasingly conflicted web of relationships that challenge his commitments as a liberal, a husband, an academic, an American, an atheist, and a Jew. With tensions at an all-time high, Asaf is forced to confront the age-old question: “If I am only for myself, what am I?” Directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, THE ALLY is a passionate, provocative, and unflinching new play about the vanishing line between the personal and the political.


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Ally

Review: Unwinnable Wars Lead to Impossible Debates in ‘The Ally’
6 / 10

I can see how The Ally could have gone in an Ibsen-ish direction with more eventful plotting and a big, tragic finish. Or it might have veered into Molière country, with Asaf’s eagerness to both be right and righteous leading to farcical complications and hypocrisy. Given the weight of his topic, and the current bloodshed in Gaza, Moses keeps it earnest. He couldn’t afford to be morally irresponsible and viciously irreverent. Which is a shame, because, in my opinion, that makes good theater.

The Ally
6 / 10

Yet, for all the issues and viewpoints Moses brings up, the salient takeaway of “The Ally” is that no one really has the so-called “winning argument” and that we owe it to both ourselves and others to listen to -- with open ears if not open arms -- political points of views that differ from own. Then and only then can we do what we believe is truly right.

Video: Watch a Trailer for THE ALLY Starring Josh Radnor at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - March 10, 2024


Check out a trailer for The Public Theatre's production of Itamar Moses's The Ally, starring Josh Radnor, directed by Lila Neugebauer, here!

THE ALLY Extends For a Third Time at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 8, 2024


THE ALLY has been extended for a third time at The Public Theater and will now run through Sunday, April 7. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: THE ALLY Opens at the Public Theater
by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2024


The Ally, starring Josh Radnor, officially opened last night Tuesday, February 27, at the Public Theater.  The reviews are now in for this new play, which continues through March 17. Read the reviews for The Ally here!

Photos: THE ALLY Celebrates Opening Night at the Public Theater
by Jennifer Broski - February 28, 2024


It was a big day at the Public Theater yesterday, where Itamar Moses' The Ally celebrated its opening night off-Broadway. Check out photos from inside the special night!

Photos: First Look at Josh Radnor and More in THE ALLY at the Public Theater
by Stephi Wild - February 26, 2024


The Ally began previews on Thursday, February 15 and is running through Sunday, March 17 at the Public Theater. The official opening is Tuesday, February 27.  Check out all new photos of Josh Radnor and the cast here!

Photos: See Josh Radnor & More in Rehearsals for THE ALLY at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 8, 2024


Get a first look inside rehearsals for The Ally at The Public Theater starring Josh Radnor and more.

Full Cast Set for THE ALLY at The Public Theater Starring Josh Radnor & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2023


The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of THE ALLY written by Tony Award-winning playwrightItamar Moses (The Band’s Visit) and directed by Drama Desk winner Lila Neugebauer (Appropriate). 

The Ally History

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The Ally - 2024 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2024 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Itamar Moses
2024 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play Josh Radnor

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