The Collaboration 2022
Run Time:
2 hours, including a 15 minute intermission
Opened: December 20, 20222 hours, including a 15 minute intermission
Closing: February 11, 2023
The Collaboration - 2022 - Broadway History , Info & More
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (Broadway)
261 W. 47th St. New York, NY 10036
Warhol. Basquiat. Electric, eccentric, polar opposites… together, for the first time in the most unlikely partnership the art world has ever seen. Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope star in the thrilling American premiere of the London sensation, The Collaboration. In the summer of 1984, longtime international superstar Andy Warhol and the art scene’s newest wunderkind, Jean-Michel Basquiat, agree to work together on what may be the most talked about exhibition in the history of modern art. But can these two creative giants co-exist, or even thrive?
The Collaboration - 2022 - Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Collaboration
THE COLLABORATION Paints A Blank Canvas — Review
3 / 10
Though apparently more knowledgeable about Warhol—aren’t we all?—McCarten attempts to make the Basquiat character a vessel for his bogus rants against commercialism and the soullessness of modern art, having the younger artist press against his elder’s silkscreens and logo-ridden works. Each character is as thin as a Campbell’s soup label, but the insistence to ask these rote questions, then cop out of answering any when they turn to why the street artist himself is so comfortable with his funds is frustrating. And poor Pope, a multitalented actor here strangled under insufferable characterization, heightened by Kwame Kwei-Armah’s juvenile direction. Despite Pope’s impressive voicework, the writer and director’s Basquiat is conceived in the tired Cool Young Artist mold, ashing his joint in Warhol’s coffee cup before going Artist As Tweaker On The Spectrum when freaking out to jazz records, and staring, slack-jawed, into space—his otherworldly artistic visions ostensibly taking him out of this realm.
The Collaboration Broadway Review: Warhol and Basquiat, via Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope
6 / 10
But did the playwright need to make the characters spell out their differences so explicitly? Is that the way these two visual artists would actually speak to one another? Why do so many of the supposed aperçus about art in this play sound canned, at best the kind of practiced lines that art stars say to journalists to sound outrageous? These are the sort of questions that arise here and there during “The Collaboration,” which has a script that can feel surprisingly clunky, in both moments of exposition and in the overall plot, which is largely predictable, even as the actors somehow redeem it.
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THE COLLABORATION Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - February 11, 2023
by Nicole Rosky - February 11, 2023
Following three extensions, the Broadway premiere of The Collaboration at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre plays its final performance February 11, 2023, following 20 previews and 56 regular performances.
THE COLLABORATION Extends for a Final Time at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2023
A final extension has been announced for the Broadway premiere of The Collaboration at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. See performance dates, how to purchase tickets and more.
THE COLLABORATION Extends for a Final Time Through Early February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 5, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 5, 2023
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced a final extension for the Broadway premiere of The Collaboration at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. See how to purchase tickets!
VIDEO: Jeremy Pope Talks Painting Onstage In THE COLLABORATION on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - January 3, 2023
by Michael Major - January 3, 2023
Jeremy Pope appeared on Good Morning America to speak on starring on Broadway in The Collaboration. Pope discussed recreating Jean-Michel Basquiat's paintings every night onstage. Pope also discussed doing the play on the West End and in a film, his new movie The Inspection, and more. Watch the new interview video now!
THE COLLABORATION to Resume Performances on December 26
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 21, 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 21, 2022
The Collaboration, which cancelled its opening night performance due to a case of Covid-19 in the cast, plans resume performances on Monday, December 26.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE COLLABORATION Ahead of Cancelled Performance
by Bruce Glikas - December 21, 2022
by Bruce Glikas - December 21, 2022
Last night, shortly before the show was about to begin, the official opening night of The Collaboration was cancelled due to a case of Covid-19 in the cast detected during pre-show testing. However, the red carpet was still held prior to the announcement. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out the photos here!
THE COLLABORATION Opening Night Performance Canceled
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2022
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2022
The Broadway opening night for The Collaboration has been canceled due to a case of Covid-19 in the cast detected during pre-show testing.
Review Roundup: Paul Bettany & Jeremy Pope Star In THE COLLABORATION On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2022
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2022
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Broadway premiere of The Collaboration, by special arrangement with Eleanor Lloyd Productions, Anthology Theatre, Stanley Buchthal, and Denis O'Sullivan. The production opens tonight at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre! Read the reviews!
Video: First Look at Paul Bettany & Jeremy Pope in THE COLLABORATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 19, 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 19, 2022
Get a first look at footage of Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of The Collaboration, starring Paul Bettany & Jeremy Pope.
THE COLLABORATION Extends Through January 29 Ahead of Tomorrow's Opening
by Stephi Wild - December 19, 2022
by Stephi Wild - December 19, 2022
The Collaboration has announced an extension of one additional week of performances ahead of its opening night tomorrow, December 20, at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The production will now play through Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Video: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE COLLABORATION
by Red Carpet - December 20, 2022
by Red Carpet - December 20, 2022
Tune in tonight at 5:45pm for video coverage from the opening night red carpet for MTC's The Collaboration. The Collaboration, written by Anthony McCarten and directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah, stars Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope.
Photos: First Look at Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope in THE COLLABORATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2022
Get a first look at Manhattan Theatre Club's production of The Collaboration, featuring Paul Bettany, Jeremy Pope, Krysta Rodriguez and Erik Jensen.
Up on the Marquee: THE COLLABORATION
by Jennifer Broski - December 8, 2022
by Jennifer Broski - December 8, 2022
Performances are underway for the Manhattan Theatre Club's production of The Collaboration. We have photos of the Broadway marquee at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
THE COLLABORATION Starring Paul Bettany & Jeremy Pope Begins Performances Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 30, 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 30, 2022
Performances begin tonight for the Manhattan Theatre Club's production of The Collaboration. Warhol. Basquiat. Electric, eccentric, polar opposites... together, for the first time in the most unlikely partnership the art world has ever seen.
THE COLLABORATION Cancels First Preview Due to Covid Cases in the Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 22, 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 22, 2022
Manhattan Theatre Club has cancelled the first preview of THE COLLABORATION on Tuesday, November 29 due to COVID infections in the company.
Video: THE COLLABORATION's Jeremy Pope & Paul Bettany Talk Warhol, Basquiat and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 20, 2022
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 20, 2022
What is the Collaboration all about? In this video, stars of the American premiere, Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope, chat with Richard Ridge about the exciting new play!
Video: Jeremy Pope & Paul Bettany Explain What THE COLLABORATION Is All About
by Nicole Rosky - November 17, 2022
by Nicole Rosky - November 17, 2022
Rehearsals are underway for the American premiere of The Collaboration, which will begin previews on Tuesday, November 29 ahead of a Tuesday, December 20 opening at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The company just met the press and they are telling us what the new play is all about in this video!
VIDEO: Jeremy Pope Discusses Doing THE COLLABORATION In Three Different Iterations on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022
Jeremy Pope sat down on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss returning to Broadway in The Collaboration. Pope also told the story of his mother passing out in the audience of his Broadway debut, being nominated for two Tony Awards in one year, and his upcoming film, The Inspection. Watch the interview video below!
Meet the Cast of THE COLLABORATION, Beginning Previews Tomorrow!
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2022
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2022
The Collaboration will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, November 29 ahead of a Tuesday, December 20 opening at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast bringing this show to life here!
Photos: Jeremy Pope, Paul Bettany & THE COLLABORATION Company Get Ready for Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - November 11, 2022
by Bruce Glikas - November 11, 2022
Rehearsals are underway for the American premiere of The Collaboration, which will begin previews on Tuesday, November 29 ahead of a Tuesday, December 20 opening at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The cast just met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room!
Krysta Rodriguez and Erik Jensen Join the Cast of THE COLLABORATION
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2022
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2022
The full Broadway cast has been announced for the American premiere of The Collaboration, written by Anthony McCarten (The Two Popes, Bohemian Rhapsody), and directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah (The Visitor, Tree).
Tickets For the Broadway Premiere of THE COLLABORATION Are on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2022
by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2022
Tickets are now on sale for the American premiere of The Collaboration, featuring Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope, written by Anthony McCarten, and directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah.
The Collaboration History
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The Collaboration - 2022 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Jeremy Pope |
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