The Lifespan of a Fact at Playhouse on Park

Based on the critically-acclaimed book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal. An eager intern at a top literary magazine is given a career-making assignment: fact- checking a new work by celebrated author John D’Agata, who has just written a groundbreaking magazine essay. But is the story true? When the world’s most neurotically precise fact-checker starts dissecting the author’s work, it begins to split at the seams. As the final deadline looms, hard facts square off against emotional truths in a funny and searing high-stakes showdown.

"Terrifically engaging” - New York Times

"An absolute must-see." -The Cincinnati Enquirer

"One of the most profound moments I’ve ever
experienced in a theatre." - Behind The Curtain

Performance Schedule

Previews (April 15 & 16, 2026)
Wednesday at 7:30pm
Thursday at 2:00pm and 7:30pm

Regular Performances (April 17 - May 3, 2026)
Friday at 8:00pm
Saturday at 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm Talk Back with the cast following matinee performances
Tuesday at 2:00pm
Wednesday at 7:30pm
Thursday at 7:30pm

Additional morning performances at 10:30am
all seats $25 (plus $3.50 service charge)

Thursday 04/23/26
Friday 05/01/26

Recommended age: Ages 14 and up.

Approximately 90 minutes, no intermission.

Read more about the show in the Lifespan of a Fact casebook.

River Bend Bookshop will hold a specially curated book sale in the lobby throughout the run of the show. Twenty percent of each sale will be donated to support Playhouse on Park. Shop before/after the show or stop in any time the box office is open!