"Beginning in mid-19th century Russia during the repressive reign of Tsar Nicholas I, Tom Stoppard's sweeping epic spans a period of thirty years as it tells the panoramic story of a group of Russian intellectuals, headed by the radical theorist and editor Alexander Herzen, the novelist Ivan Turgenev, the literary more...
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Joanna Kinkel
Teresina (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Alexandre Ledru-Rollin
Karl Marx (u/s)
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Giuseppe Mazzini (u/s)
Lt. Korf (u/s)
Sleptsov (u/s)
Tchorzewski
Count Stanislaw Worcell (u/s)
Lajos Kossuth
Zenkowicz (u/s)
Mrs. Blainey
(An English nanny)
Patricia Conolly, known for her extensive stage career including notable Broadway appearances and performances with prestigious companies such as the Lincoln Center Theater, was part of the cast in the acclaimed production of "The Coast of Utopia" more...
Karl Marx
Michael Bakunin (u/s)
Sasha, as a child
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Malwida von Meysenbug
(A German governess and tutor)
Jennifer Ehle, who won her second Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role in the Broadway production of Tom Stoppard's The Coast of Utopia triptych, showcased her remarkable talent alongside a stellar cast including Billy Crudup and Ethan Hawke during its run from 2006 to 2007. more...
Nicholas Ogarev
Josh Hamilton, a seasoned New York stage actor, previously showcased his talent in "The Coast of Utopia" at Lincoln Center, adding to his diverse portfolio that spans film, television, and theater. more...
Doctor at the Seashore
David Harbour, who has an extensive background in both theatre and film, was part of the cast of The Coast of Utopia at Lincoln Center, showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor in this celebrated production. more...
Ivan Turgenev
Jason Butler Harner, who portrayed Ivan Turgenev, aging 45 years, in the multi-Tony award-winning trilogy The Coast of Utopia by Tom Stoppard, is currently starring as Agent Roy Petty on the celebrated Netflix series "Ozark." more...
Michael Bakunin
Ethan Hawke, a Tony and four-time Academy Award-nominated actor, received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role in Tom Stoppard's "The Coast of Utopia" at Lincoln Center. more...
Olga, as a young child
Czerniecki
Doctor at the Seashore (u/s)
Nicholas Chernyshevsky (u/s)
Maria Fomm
Mrs. Blainey (u/s)
Emily Jones
Maria Fomm (u/s)
Rose (u/s)
Gottfried Kinkel
(Radical German poet and activist of 1848)
David Manis, known for his extensive Broadway career including roles in productions like Arcadia, was part of the cast in The Coast of Utopia: Part 3 - Salvage, showcasing his versatility both on stage and in his memorable on-screen role as a telekinetic weatherman on “The X-Files.” more...
Gottfried Kinkel (u/s)
Nicholas Chernyshevsky
Nicholas Ogarev (u/s)
Ensemble
Henry (u/s)
Alexander Herzen
Brian F. O'Byrne, an acclaimed Irish actor, showcased his versatility on stage with his performance in "The Coast of Utopia," adding to his impressive repertoire of theatre work that includes multiple Tony Award nominations and a win. more...
Arnold Ruge (u/s)
Sleptsov
Liza
Olga, as a child
Tata, as a child
Louis Blanc
Vetoshnikov
Natasha Tuchkov Ogarev
(Nicholas' second wife)
Martha Plimpton, who graced Broadway in the 2006 production of The Coast of Utopia, has an extensive theatre resume including notable performances in Shining City, Top Girls, and Pal Joey, as well as a celebrated return in the 2014 revival of A Delicate Balance alongside Glenn Close. more...
Joanna Kinkel (u/s)
(Applause Books)
as a child (u/s)
as a young child (u/s)
Ensemble
Liza (u/s)
Olga, as a child (u/s)
Olga, as a young child (u/s)
Tata, as a child (u/s)
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Alexander Herzen (u/s)
Perotkin (u/s)
Semlov (u/s)
Waiter
Alexandre Ledru-Rollin (u/s)
Alphonse de Ville
Ernest Jones (u/s)
Ivan Turgenev (u/s)
Alphonse de Ville (u/s)
Czerniecki (u/s)
Louis Blanc (u/s)
Perotkin
Vetoshnikov (u/s)
Awards and Nominations
2007 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Brían F. O'Byrne was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Billy Crudup was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Martha Plimpton won.
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Brian F. O'Byrne was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Jennifer Ehle was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Billy Crudup was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Martha Plimpton won.
Production Team
Mark Bennett Composer
(Original Music)
(Original Music)
Sound Designer
Bob Crowley Scenic Designer
William Cusick Projection Designer
Natasha Katz Lighting Designer
Michele Lynch Choreographer
Jack O'Brien Director
Director
Scott Pask Scenic Designer
Tom Watson Hair and Wig Designer
Catherine Zuber Costume Designer
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