Meet the Cartozians
Closing: December 14, 2025Meet the Cartozians - 2025 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Part riveting historical drama, part scorching satire, Talene Monahon’s MEET THE CARTOZIANS pulls back the curtain on a startling chapter of American history you may never have heard.
This bold, witty new play follows two sets of Armenian Americans: one man fighting for legal recognition in the 1920s, while a century later, his descendant fights for followers and a competent glam team. A wildly imaginative and deeply compelling story of culture and heritage, MEET THE CARTOZIANS asks who gets to belong—and at what cost?
Meet the Cartozians - 2025 - Off-Broadway Cast
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'Meet the Cartozians' Off-Broadway review — the political is personal in this multigenerational drama
8 / 10
Too often, modern political theatre forces characters to parrot a mantra the audience already believes, a reassurance that you and the playwright voted for the same people and did the right thing by coming to the theatre. Meet the Cartozians should not leave anyone feeling this misplaced sense of gratification.
‘Meet the Cartozians’ Off Broadway Review: Only the Kardashians Should Miss This Terrific New Comedy
9 / 10
David Cromer directs, and a hallmark of his many stellar productions is the actors’ comic timing. No one directs comedy better than Cromer; he invariably finds the humor in adversity. And there’s something else that makes him one of the great directors: He champions and takes on plays by writers even an avid theatergoer has probably never heard of. This autumn, he preceded “Cartozians” with the exquisite “Caroline” by Preston Max Allen. If Cromer is directing, you know it’s worth seeing.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 24, 2025
Talene Monahon’s's MEET THE CARTOZIANS, directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer, has been extended at Second Stage Theater Off-Broadway.
by Jennifer Broski - November 18, 2025
Meet the Cartozians officially opened last night, November 17, at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from opening night here.
by A.A. Cristi - November 17, 2025
The critics stopped by Meet the Cartozians at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center starring Raffi Barsoumian, Will Brill, Andrea Martin, Nael Nacer, Susan Pourfar, and Tamara Sevunts. Read the reviews!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2025
You can now get a first look at Meet the Cartozians, which opens at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. Meet The Cartozians is written by Talene Monahon is directed by David Cromer.
by Joey Mervis - October 20, 2025
Talene Monahon’s Meet the Cartozians is officially in rehearsals. Directed by David Cromer, the play will kick off Second Stage Theater’s 47th Season, the first under the leadership of Artistic Director Evan Cabnet and Executive Director Adam Siegel. Watch in this video as the company discusses what the new play is all about!
by Bruce Glikas - October 16, 2025
Talene Monahon’s MEET THE CARTOZIANS, directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer, will kick off Second Stage Theater’s 47th Season. The company recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - August 6, 2025
The full cast has been announced for Talene Monahon’s MEET THE CARTOZIANS, directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer. The world premiere production kicks off Second Stage Theater’s 47th Season. We have all of the details here!
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Meet the Cartozians - 2025 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design of a Play | Enver Chakartash |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Play | Meet the Cartozians |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play | Tatiana Kahvegian |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play | Andrea Martin |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play | Meet the Cartozians |
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