Kenrex 2026

Opened: April 26, 2026
Closing: June 27, 2026

Kenrex - 2026 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Lucille Lortel Theatre

121 Christopher St (between Hudson & Bleeker Sts), New York, NY 10014

Run Type Limited Run

Market Off-Broadway

Previews April 15, 2026

July 10th, 1981, Missouri. Smalltown bully, Ken Rex McElroy rules Skidmore with an iron fist. His ten year reign of terror has involved theft, intimidation, assault, abduction and attempted murder but, thanks to his slippery defence attorney and the rusty cogs of the American justice system, Ken has never spent a night behind bars.

But, when Ken shoots pillar of the community, greengrocer Bo Bowenkamp and leaves him for dead, the good folk of Skidmore decide that enough is enough. If the courts won’t bring Ken to heel, they will.

Kenrex - 2026 - Off-Broadway Cast

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Kenrex

‘Kenrex’ puts a broken justice system on trial and the verdict will haunt you

From: 1 Minute Critic By: Matthew Wexler Date: 2026-04-27

9 / 10

Jack Holden embodies every character in town in a magnetic performance that reminds us why we go to the theater in the first place. Co-written by Holden and Ed Stambollouian, KENREX also features a pulsating, Americana-infused score by John Patrick Elliott, performed live and in sync with Giles Thomas’s atmospheric sound effects. The result? An edge-of-your-seat journey into the depths of small-town America, a broken judicial system, and the vigilante residents determined to reclaim their power.

“KENREX” Tightens Its Grip Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel

From: Ross By: Front Mezz Junkies Date: 2026-04-27

9 / 10

Jack Holden’s performance, which just won him and the show a number of Olivier Awards, sits at the electrifying centre, and it remains an astonishing feat of control, stamina, and transformation shaped by the precise sound design of Giles Thomas (IRT’s Disco Pigs) and the sharp lighting and video work created by Joshua Pharo (RSC’s Measure for Measure).

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Video: How KENREX's Onstage Musician Performs a Live Soundtrack Every Night Photo

Video: How KENREX's Onstage Musician Performs a Live Soundtrack Every Night
by Michael Major - May 29, 2026

Go onstage at KENREX with Drama Desk Award winner John Patrick Elliott. Watch how one musician and one desk bring Skidmore to life through sound and music in the acclaimed Off-Broadway production.

Video: Jack Holden & Company Explain the True Crime Twists and Turns of KENREX Photo

Video: Jack Holden & Company Explain the True Crime Twists and Turns of KENREX
by Luka Vonier - May 7, 2026

The two-time Olivier Award-winning thriller KENREX just had its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, featuring Olivier Award winner Jack Holden, Ed Stambollouian, and John Patrick Elliott. Watch in this video as the team explains more of what the new play is all about.

Photos: KENREX Opens Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre Photo

Photos: KENREX Opens Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 27, 2026

The two-time Olivier Award-winning thriller KENREX had its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See photos from opening night here, featuring company members Jack Holden, Ed Stambollouian, and John Patrick Elliott, plus more stars.

Review Roundup: Jack Holden's KENREX Opens Off-Broadway Photo

Review Roundup: Jack Holden's KENREX Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - April 27, 2026

Two-time 2026 Olivier Award-winning KENREX by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, is now open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Read the reviews here!

Photos: Inside the Celebration of KENREX's First Performance Off-Broadway Photo

Photos: Inside the Celebration of KENREX's First Performance Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 17, 2026

New York City has officially welcomed two-time 2026 Olivier Award-winning KENREX by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, to the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See photos from the show's celebration here!

Photos: Get a First Look at KENREX Off-Broadway at The Lucille Lortel Theatre Photo

Photos: Get a First Look at KENREX Off-Broadway at The Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 16, 2026

Get a first look at photos of the two-time Olivier Award-winning KENREX, the thriller by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, which has its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

KENREX Off-Broadway to Offer $42 and $32 Tickets Through Lottery and Rush Photo

KENREX Off-Broadway to Offer $42 and $32 Tickets Through Lottery and Rush
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 15, 2026

The two-time Olivier Award-winning American premiere of KENREX, the thriller by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian, is launching digital lottery and in-person rush policies.

True Crime Thriller KENREX Will Make its American Debut This Spring Photo

True Crime Thriller KENREX Will Make its American Debut This Spring
by Stephi Wild - January 27, 2026

The American premiere of KENREX, the critically acclaimed thriller by Olivier Award nominee Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian, based on an astonishing true story, will take place this Spring at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

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Kenrex - 2026 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Kenrex awards and nominations
Year	Ceremony	Category	Nominee
2026	Drama Desk Awards	Outstanding Music in a Play	John Patrick Elliott
2026	Drama Desk Awards	Outstanding Solo Performance	Jack Holden
2026	Drama Desk Awards	Outstanding Sound Design of a Play	Giles Thomas
2026	Outer Critics Circle Awards	Outstanding Solo Performance	Jack Holden

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