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The Low Road 2018

Opened: March 7, 2018
Closing: April 08, 2018

The Low Road - 2018 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Public Theater [Anspacher Theater]
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003

From Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Bruce Norris (Clybourne Park, The Pain and the Itch) comes an epic play, featuring sixteen actors in fifty roles, examining the basic beliefs upon which we’ve built our economy and our country.

Set in the 18th century, this wild new work imagines America’s first laissez-faire capitalist, a young man inspired by a chance encounter with Adam Smith to put his faith in the free market. But his path to riches becomes inextricably entangled with that of an educated slave, a man who knows from experience that one person's profit is another’s loss, in this parable about the true cost of inequality.

Four-time Tony nominee and three-time Obie winner Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, Dogeaters) directs this richly imaginative, riotously funny new play about the imaginary lines between exploitation and opportunity.


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BWW Interview: Stage and Screen Star Chris Perfetti Talks THE LOW ROAD, Working With Michael Greif & More!
by Nicole Ciravolo - March 23, 2018


The young stage and screen star Chris Perfetti has returned to the stage in Bruce Norris' new comedy The Low Road under the direction of Michael Greif, now playing at The Public until the extended closing date of April 8, 2018.

The Public Theater Extends THE LOW ROAD Through April 8
by Julie Musbach - March 14, 2018


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today a one-week extension for the American premiere of THE LOW ROAD, written by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Bruce Norris. Directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, THE LOW ROAD is part of The Public's Astor Anniversary Season at their landmark downtown home on Lafayette Street, celebrating 50 years of new work and the 50th Anniversary of HAIR. THE LOW ROAD will now run through Sunday, April 8.

BWW Review: Bruce Norris' Economic Commentary THE LOW ROAD is a Rollicking Anti-Candide
by Michael Dale - March 13, 2018


Teaser:  There is a knockout of a surprise moment, cleverly devised and wonderfully played, contained within Pulitzer-winner Bruce Norris' mini-epic THE LOW ROAD, now getting a rollicking production at The Public, with a terrific ensemble of players guided by the talented hand of director Michael Grief.

The Public Announces Full Cast of THE LOW ROAD
by Julie Musbach - January 9, 2018


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced complete casting today for the New York premiere of THE LOW ROAD, written by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Bruce Norris. Directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, THE LOW ROAD is part of The Public's Astor Anniversary Season at their landmark downtown home on Lafayette Street, celebrating 50 years of new work and the 50th Anniversary of HAIR.

The Low Road History

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2018   Off-Broadway New York Premiere at the Public Theater
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The Low Road - 2018 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Harriet Harris
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Chukwudi Iwuji
2018 Obie Awards Performance Award Chukwudi Iwuji
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Harriet Harris
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play The Low Road
2018 The Lortels Outstanding Costume Design Emily Rebholz
2018 The Lortels Outstanding Director Michael Greif
2018 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play Chukwudi Iwuji
2018 The Lortels Outstanding Lighting Design Ben Stanton

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