The Collaboration
2 hours, including a 15 minute intermission
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: WARHOL AND BASQUIAT, A BIT ON THE ANIMATRONIC SIDE
6 / 10
Though the writing is a letdown, The Collaboration nonetheless proves entertaining, thanks to the colorful figures at its center and the superb acting. Bettany had the harder assignment of not caricaturing Warhol, even though by that point Warhol had already become a caricature of himself. He handles the task beautifully, avoiding excessively overt imitation and somehow managing to convey Warhol’s underlying Andrew Warhola. Pope — as much a star on the rise as the character he’s portraying, thanks to his Tony-nominated work in Choir Boy and Ain’t Too Proud and his acclaimed starring role in the film The Inspection — delivers a rivetingly physical, live-wire turn, exuding restless energy and speaking in a high-pitched voice that sounds like Michael Jackson. The two actors’ mesmerizing turns, soon to be repeated in a film adaptation of the play, are, as the old saying goes, worth the price of admission alone.
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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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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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).
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
Other Productions of The Collaboration
| 2022 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
The Collaboration - 2022 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Jeremy Pope |
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