Best-selling author Nathan Englander (For the Relief of Unbearable Urges) adapts this warm and deeply moving new play from his acclaimed short story of the same name.
A Soviet prison, 1952. Stalin's secret police have rounded up 26 writers, the giants of Yiddish literature in Russia. As judgment looms, a twenty-seventh suddenly appears: Pinchas Pelovits, unpublished and unknown. Baffled by his arrest, he and his cellmates wrestle with the mysteries of party loyalty and politics, culture and identity, and with what it means to write in troubled times. When they discover why the twenty-seventh man is among them, the writers come to realize that even in the face of tyranny stories still have the power to transcend. Barry Edelstein (Timon of Athens and Julius Caesar at The Public) directs.
Byron Jennings, who has a prolific career in both film and theater, appeared in the Off-Broadway production of "The Twenty-seventh Man," showcasing his versatile acting skills. more...
Daniel Oreskes, who played a role in The Twenty-Seventh Man at The Public Theater, has an impressive resume including Broadway performances in West Side Story and Oslo, as well as numerous film and television credits. more...
Noah Robbins, known for his roles in Hulu’s UP HERE and Netflix’s "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," showcased his theatrical talent in The Twenty-Seventh Man, among other notable stage performances. more...
Chip Zien, known for his iconic roles in INTO THE WOODS and FALSETTOS, brought his extensive Broadway experience to the cast of The Twenty-Seventh Man, adding depth to the production with his rich theatrical background. more...
Production Team
Russell H. Champa Lighting Designer
Barry Edelstein Director
Michael McGarty Scenic Designer
Katherine Roth Costume Designer
Darron L. West Sound Designer
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