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Life of Pi Broadway

Life of Pi 2023

Run Time:
2 hours and 10 minutes, with a 15 minute intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: March 30, 2023
Closing: July 23, 2023

Life of Pi - 2023 Broadway History , Info & More

In Life of Pi, sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded on a lifeboat with just four other survivors: a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger. Time is against them, and nature is harsh-who will survive? This highly imaginative theatrical adaptation brings one of the most beloved works of fiction to the stage to tell its epic story of endurance and hope. Written by Lolita Chakrabarti based on the best-selling novel by Yann Martell, Life of Pi is directed by Max Webster.


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Life of Pi

Michael Musto Reviews: ‘Life of Pi’ & ‘Sweeney Todd’ Make The Familiar Fresh
8 / 10

Direction is by Max Webster, with Set and Costume Design by Tim Hatley, Puppetry and Movement Direction by Finn Caldwell, Puppet Design by Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell, Video Design by Andrzej Goulding, Lighting Design by Tim Lutkin, and Sound Design by Carolyn Downing. Together, they’ve created a visual—and visceral—feast that engages the senses. I’d recommend sitting in the front mezzanine. That’s where they seated press people like myself, so we could properly take in the entire swirl happening onstage. By the end, you will no longer doubt the fact that bananas float.

LIFE OF PI: THE ACCLAIMED NOVEL AND FILM IS NOW BROUGHT TO THRILLING THEATRICAL LIFE
8 / 10

Besides the spellbinding puppetry, the production features stunning projection designs, special effects, lighting, sound design and musical underscoring that combine to create a truly stunning experience. That praise, however, must come with a caveat: Theatergoers would be well advised not to sit in the front orchestra section, as many of the projections, including the swirling ocean, are displayed on the particularly high stage floor, making viewing them difficult if not impossible from there. The best seats would definitely be in the front mezzanine. The play feels somewhat drawn out at 135 minutes (including intermission), and the climactic narrative twist is too blatantly spoon-fed to the audience, as if the show’s creators were afraid that we would not be able to figure it out. But those are minor quibbles about this enthralling, wildly imaginative production.

Photos: Get an Intimate Look at Backstage Life at LIFE OF PI on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - July 10, 2023


While Life of Pi enters its final weeks of performances on Broadway, the cast is getting ready to go through some of their pre-show rituals for the final time. Michael Kushner captured them in action as a part of “The Dressing Room Project”, showcasing  their unconventional warmups, as well as some tender moments between the cast before the curtain goes up. Check out exclusive photos here!

Photos: Whoopi Goldberg Visits LIFE OF PI on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - July 3, 2023


Academy Award and Tony-winning actor and comedian Whoopi Goldberg stopped by Broadway's LIFE OF PI to take in the stunning new play and spent a few minutes backstage meeting with the show's star Hiran Abeysekera and the show's astounding tiger puppet, Richard Parker. Check out photos of Whoopi and the company of LIFE OF PI!

LIFE OF PI Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - June 20, 2023


Lolita Chakrabarti’s LIFE OF PI will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

Video: Tim Lutkin Celebrates Tony Win for 'Best Lighting Design of a Play'
by Richard Ridge - June 13, 2023


On Sunday night at the 76th Annual Tony Awards, Tim Lutkin took home a Tony Award for 'Best Lighting Design of a Play' for his outstanding work on Life of Pi (currently running at the Schoenfeld Theatre). After leaving the stage at the United Palace, Tim checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!

Video: Tim Hatley & Andrzej Goulding Celebrate Tony Win for 'Best Scenic Design of a Play'
by Richard Ridge - June 13, 2023


On Sunday night at the 76th Annual Tony Awards, Tim Hatley and Andrzej Goulding took home a Tony Award for 'Best Scenic Design of a Play' for their outstanding work on Life of Pi (currently running at the Shoenfeld Theatre). After leaving the stage at the United Palace, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reactions!

Video: Carolyn Downing Celebrates Tony Win for 'Best Sound Design of a Play'
by Richard Ridge - June 13, 2023


On Sunday night at the 76th Annual Tony Awards, Carolyn Downing took home a Tony Award for 'Best Sound Design of a Play' for her outstanding work on Life of Pi (currently running at the Shoenfeld Theatre). After leaving the stage at the United Palace, Carolyn checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!

Cast Revealed For the UK Tour of LIFE OF PI, Led by Divesh Subaskaran
by Stephi Wild - June 6, 2023


Casting has been announced for Lolita Chakrabarti’s dazzling Olivier Award-winning stage adaption of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel Life of Pi, starring an extraordinary life-size puppeteered Bengal Tiger.

Photos: Andre De Shields Visits LIFE OF PI
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023


 Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-winner André De Shields visited the cast of the five-time Tony nominated production of LIFE OF PI at the Schoenfeld Theatre on Monday, May 29. De Shields greeted the cast backstage, led by Uma Paranjpe as Pi.

Uma Paranjpe Will Make Broadway Principal Debut Tonight in the Title Role of LIFE OF PI
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023


Uma Paranjpe will make her Broadway principal debut tonight, May 9, in the title role of Life of Pi! This will mark the first time the role is played by a female on Broadway.

LIFE OF PI Puppeteers to Take Part in Talkback Session in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023


Mango Moon Productions will present 'Puppetry Night at Life of Pi' on June 8th at 7:00 pm at the Schoenfeld Theater in NYC.

LIFE OF PI Launches New Initiative For South Asian and AAPI Community
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2023


In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, LIFE OF PI on Broadway has announced the launch of The Power of Pi Project, a first-of-its-kind effort from a Broadway production to nurture genuine connections and partnerships with the AAPI community in New York and beyond.

Interview: Olivier-Nominated LIFE OF PI Composer Andrew T. Mackay on Discovering the Show's Sound
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 26, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's Interview with Olivier nominated composer Andrew T. Mackay as he discusses Life of Pi on Broadway.

Photo: Ariana DeBose Visits LIFE OF PI on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 21, 2023


Check out a photo of Ariana DeBose visiting Life of Pi on Broadway!

LIFE OF PI Wins First-Ever PETA 'Pony Award' For Animal-Friendly Theater Productions
by A.A. Cristi - April 6, 2023


PETA has announced that the Broadway production of Life of Pi has won its first-ever Pony Award—the organization's version of a Tony, honoring the most animal-friendly theater productions.

Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of LIFE OF PI
by Red Carpet - April 4, 2023


In this video, watch as we take you to the red carpet for opening night of Life of Pi on Broadway. Watch interviews with Edie Falco, LaChanze, Brian d'Arcy James, Diane Paulus, Amir Arison, Daryl Roth, playwright Lolita Chakrabarti and many more!

Shop LIFE OF PI in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop
by Team BWW - March 31, 2023


You can now get your official Life of Pi merchandise in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop, including the Navy Stars Hoodie, the Tiger Tote, and Boat Enamel Pin and more! 

Video: LIFE OF PI Company Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Opening Night - March 31, 2023


It wasn't just humans walking the red carpet at the Schoenfeld Theatre last night. Richard Parker himself, Broadway's most famous tiger, came out to celebrate opening night of Life of Pi on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there and we are taking you behind the scenes in this video!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of LIFE OF PI
by Jennifer Broski - March 31, 2023


Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaptation of Yann Martel's best-selling novel Life of Pi opened last night, Thursday, March 30, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet!

Photos: LIFE OF PI Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - March 31, 2023


Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaptation of Yann Martel's best-selling novel Life of Pi opened last night, Thursday, March 30, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!

Photos: The Cast of LIFE OF PI Takes Their Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - March 31, 2023


Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaptation of Yann Martel's best-selling novel Life of Pi opened last night, Thursday, March 30, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows!

Review Roundup: Olivier Award-Winning LIFE OF PI Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - March 30, 2023


Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaptation of Yann Martel's best-selling novel Life of Pi opens tonight, Thursday, March 30, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Read the reviews!

Life of Pi FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I get Rush Tickets for Life of Pi on Broadway?

General Rush
Price: $40
Where: Schoenfeld Theatre box office
When:  The box office opens at 10 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon on Sunday.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: Determined at the discretion of the box office. Subject to daily availability.

Does Life of Pi on Broadway have a daily lottery?

Digital Lottery
Price:
 $45
Where:  greyhouselottery.com
When: The lottery is open for entries between midnight and 3 p.m. the day before each performance. Winners are drawn at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and they have five hours to claim and purchase their tickets for the next day's performance.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: Subject to availability.

How long has Life of Pi been running on Broadway?
Life of Pi opened at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (Broadway) on Thursday Mar 30, 2023 and has now been running for 3 months.

Life of Pi History

Other Productions of Life of Pi

2021   West End Original West End Production
West End
2023   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2024   US Tour North American Tour
US Tour

Life of Pi - 2023 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2023 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Ensemble Life of Pi
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Direction of a Play Max Webster
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play Hiran Abeysekera
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection and Video Design Andrzej Goulding
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Puppetry Nick Barnes
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play Tim Hatley
2023 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Hiran Abeysekera
2023 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Play Life of Pi
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Max Webster
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play Hiran Abeysekera
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Tim Lutkin
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play Life of Pi
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Video or Projection Design (Play or Musical) Andrzej Goulding
2023 Theatre World Awards Theatre World Awards Hiran Abeysekera
2023 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Tim Hatley
2023 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Max Webster
2023 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Tim Lutkin
2023 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Tim Hatley
2023 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Carolyn Downing

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