Prima Facie Broadway

Prima Facie 2023

Run Time:
Two hours and five minutes, one intermission
Opened: April 23, 2023
Closing: July 02, 2023

Prima Facie - 2023 - Broadway History , Info & More

Tessa is a thoroughbred. A young, brilliant barrister who loves to win. She has worked her way up from working-class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross-examining and lighting up the shadows of doubt in any case. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge. Suzie Miller’s award-winning Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game. Justin Martin directs this solo actor tour de force from Jodie Comer.

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8 / 10

I leave it to the jury of theatergoers to determine whether the larger legal argument that Miller makes in Prima Facie follows necessarily from Tessa’s specific experience. But about Comer’s performance there can be no doubt: This is a powerful and moving star turn. It has a very different energy from the Broadway season’s other great dramatic performance by a woman. Whereas Jessica Chastain spends A Doll’s House nearly immobile, Comer is a whirlwind: moving furniture, changing costumes, standing on tables, switching into the voices and accents of more than a dozen minor characters as Tessa narrates her story. Her virtuosity is not just a game—it’s emotional. Miller builds a respectable case, but Comer argues it brilliantly.

Jodie Comer Triumphs In PRIMA FACIE — Review
9 / 10

In a bravura stage debut (!), Comer plays Tessa, an intelligent young criminal defense barrister in London whose workload has somehow come to focus on sexual assault cases. She looks forward to cross-examination, if not so much returning home to her somewhat distant mother. Tessa is not a shark, but her mentality is sharp as one’s teeth. “There is no real truth, only legal truth,” she says, explaining the rational logistics of her work. The brilliance of Miller’s creation, brought exquisitely to life by Comer, is that Tessa does not seek to justify her career. She’s not bending over backwards to absolve herself, and her trust in the legal system is soberly convincing. And she is also the kind of woman we’d all like to befriend: successful, fun, level-headed, understanding.

PRIMA FACIE, Starring Jodie Comer, Recoups Investment on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2023


James Bierman of Empire Street Productions, lead producer of Prima Facie on Broadway, has announced that the production has recouped its $4.1 million capitalization costs as of June 18, 2023 after 10 weeks of performances.   

Photo Exclusive: PRIMA FACIE Star Jodie Comer Gets Her Very Own Sardi's Caricature!
by Bruce Glikas - June 9, 2023


This afternoon, Jodie Comer, the Tony-nominated star of the one-woman drama Prima Facie, stopped by Sardi's for her official portrait unveiling! See exclusive photos from inside the celebration!

Jodie Comer Leaves PRIMA FACIE Performance Due to Bad Air Quality in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 7, 2023


Jodie Comer stopped a performance of Prima Facie due to New York City’s bad air quality, telling the audience audience she was having difficulty breathing.

PRIMA FACIE's Jodie Comer Wins 2023 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
by - June 11, 2023


Jodie Comer has won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for PRIMA FACIE.

Interview: PRIMA FACIE Director Justin Martin on Finding a Stage Language With Jodie Comer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Prima Facie director Justin Martin, as he discusses working with Jodie Comer, and more.

Understudy Dani Arlington To Go On As Tessa in PRIMA FACIE Free Performance This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2023


A special free performance of Prima Facie with understudy Dani Arlington going on as Tessa will take place on Friday May 26 at 2pm.

Video: Jodie Comer Is Coming for Her Tony Award
by Richard Ridge - May 21, 2023


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Jodie Comer chats more about how the play is impacting audiences, the honor of this nomination, and so much more.

Cynthia Erivo to Star in PRIMA FACIE Movie Adaptation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023


Cynthia Erivo will star in a film adaptation of Prima Facie. Prima Facie is currently playing on Broadway starring Jodie Comer.

PRIMA FACIE Extends Run By Two Weeks
by Stephi Wild - April 27, 2023


Following rave reviews and an overwhelming response from Broadway audiences, Prima Facie will extend its limited run by two weeks. The production, originally scheduled to run through Sunday, June 18, 2023, will now run through Sunday, July 2, 2023 only at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). 

Video: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of PRIMA FACIE
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2023


Jodie Comer (Emmy Award winner for 'Killing Eve') makes her Broadway debut in Prima Facie by Suzie Miller under the direction of Justin Martin (The Jungle). The play officially opened at the Golden Theater last night, Sunday, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out video footage from the red carpet here!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of PRIMA FACIE With Jodie Comer and More
by Bruce Glikas - April 24, 2023


Jodie Comer (Emmy Award winner for 'Killing Eve') makes her Broadway debut in Prima Facie by Suzie Miller under the direction of Justin Martin (The Jungle). The play officially opened at the Golden Theater last night, Sunday, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Review Roundup: PRIMA FACIE Starring Jodie Comer Opens on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - April 23, 2023


Jodie Comer (Emmy Award winner for 'Killing Eve') makes her Broadway debut in Prima Facie by Suzie Miller under the direction of Justin Martin (The Jungle), opening at the Golden Theater tonight, Sunday, April 23. Read the reviews here!

Photos: First Look at Jodie Comer in PRIMA FACIE on Broadway
by Show Highlights - April 23, 2023


Prima Facie opens on Broadway tonight, Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Golden Theater (252 West 45th Street). Check out new production photos here!

Video: Jodie Comer Reacts to Her Olivier Award for PRIMA FACIE on COLBERT
by Michael Major - April 6, 2023


Jodie Comer appeared on The Late Show With Stephan Colbert last night to discuss starring on Broadway in Prima Facie. On Sunday, Comer won an Olivier Award for playing the role on the West End before she takes it to Broadway this month. Watch the new interview video now!

Meet the Cast of PRIMA FACIE, Beginning Previews Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2023


Prima Facie officially begins previews tonight, April 11, ahead of opening on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Golden Theatre. Read Jodie Comer's bio here!

PRIMA FACIE Will Offer $10 Tickets Via Digital Lottery
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2023


The producers of Prima Facie announced that 10 tickets will be made available for $10 each at every performance via a weekly digital lottery. The $10 price point is inclusive of all fees.

Prima Facie FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Prima Facie on Broadway have a daily lottery?

Digital Lottery:
Price:
 $10
Where:   primafacieplay.com/ticket-lottery
When:  Beginning April 5, 2023, tickets priced at $10 for the following week's performances will be released every Wednesday.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: Tickets are subject to availability.

How long has Prima Facie been running on Broadway?
Prima Facie opened at the John Golden Theatre (Broadway) on Sunday Apr 23, 2023 and has now been running for 2 months.
What productions of Prima Facie have there been?
Prima Facie has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has Prima Facie been nominated for?
Prima Facie has been nominated for the Tony Awards for Best Lighting Design of a Play for Natasha Chivers, Best Scenic Design of a Play for Miriam Buether, and Best Sound Design of a Play for Ben & Max Ringham.
What awards has Prima Facie been nominated for?
Prima Facie has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Natasha Chivers, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Suzie Miller, Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for Jodie Comer, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Jodie Comer, Outstanding Production of a Play at the Drama League Awards for Prima Facie, Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Jodie Comer, and Theatre World Awards at the Theatre World Awards for Jodie Comer.
What awards has Prima Facie won?
Prima Facie has won the following awards: Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha Chivers, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Suzie Miller, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Jodie Comer, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Jodie Comer, Outstanding Production of a Play (Drama League Awards) for Prima Facie, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jodie Comer, and Theatre World Awards (Theatre World Awards) for Jodie Comer.
What theatre is Prima Facie playing at on Broadway?
Prima Facie is playing at the John Golden Theatre (Broadway), which is located at 252 West 45th St. New York.

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