Prima Facie
Two hours and five minutes, one intermission
Prima Facie - 2023 Broadway History , Info & More
John Golden Theatre (Broadway)
252 West 45th St. New York, NY
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.
PREVIEW Prima Facie - 2023 - Broadway
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Review: In ‘Prima Facie,’ Jodie Comer Makes the Case
7 / 10
The dashing is not just Tessa’s M.O. but the production’s. With its expressionistic sound (lots of pumped-up heartbeats by Ben and Max Ringham) and sudden slashes of harsh light (by Natasha Chivers), Martin’s busy staging is at pains to help Comer fill the vast space alone. She doesn’t need it; she solves the one-actor problem with her own resourcefulness, handily playing all sides of conversations that sometimes involve several people. And when she must be both a third-person reporter of a remembered event and a first-person participant in it, she makes the echo meaningful by using it to specify the content. The laugh she lets out after saying “We laugh” is a very particular and complicated kind.
PRIMA FACIE: JODIE COMER IN ARRESTING STAGE DEBUT AS BARRISTER TURNED PLAINTIFF
8 / 10
It’s a compelling argument, and Comer, under Justin Martin’s vigorous but sensitive direction, makes it soar and sting. Best known for her witty, searing portrayal of a sociopathic Russian assassin on the television series “Killing Eve,” the actress captures both Tessa’s manic energy—which dominates the first half of the play, as the character documents her whirlwind rise from a working-class upbringing to law school at Cambridge and a bright career, with a breakneck pace that she clearly relishes—and the vulnerability and self-doubt that consume her after the incident.
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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.
Prima Facie History
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Prima Facie - 2023 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Direction of a Play | Justin Martin |
| 2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Lead Performer in a Play | Jodie Comer |
| 2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Lighting Design | Natasha Chivers |
| 2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Play | Suzie Miller |
| 2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Scenic Design | Miriam Buether |
| 2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Sound Design of a Play | Ben Ringham |
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play | Natasha Chivers |
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Play | Suzie Miller |
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Solo Performance | Jodie Comer |
| 2023 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Jodie Comer |
| 2023 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Play | Prima Facie |
| 2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Solo Performance | Jodie Comer |
| 2023 | Theatre World Awards | Theatre World Awards | Jodie Comer |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Jodie Comer |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Play | Natasha Chivers |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Play | Miriam Buether |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Play | Ben & Max Ringham |
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