Man to Man
February 21 – April 18, 2027
Lucille Lortel Theatre
121 Christopher Street, NYC
Run Time: 85 Minutes
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About
In 1930s Germany, a woman puts on her dead husband’s trousers and never takes them off. As the world around her changes, she endures war and dictatorship, hunger and humiliation – always fighting to stay alive. Forty years after she first brought the role to life, Tilda Swinton makes a long-awaited return to stage as Ella/Max in Manfred Karge’s Man to Man – the role she originated in the acclaimed UK premiere at the Traverse Theatre, which first commissioned the original production in 1987 before it transferred in 1988 to the Royal Court.
Age Recommendation: May be inappropriate for anyone under the age of 14.
Content Warning: Production contains mature language and themes, strobe lights, and loud noises.
Starring
Tilda Swinton
Creative Team
Written by Manfred Karge
Translated by Anthony Vivis
Revised by Stephen Unwin
Director Stephen Unwin
Design Bunny Christie
Lighting Design Ben Ormerod
Sound Design Elena Peña
Projection Design Matt Powell
Production Stage Management Erin Gioia Albrecht
General Management NVK Inc.
Production Management Brian Freeland