10 / 10
Harmon is the talented playwright of Significant Other, about the frailty of friendship; Admissions, about race and privilege; and Bad Jews, about family legacies. He digs deeper than ever in Prayer for the French Republic and strikes pure gold. It’s a plus-size play about big social issues that impresses in large structural ways as well as small moments.
7 / 10
That this Manhattan Theater Club production, directed by David Cromer, remains mostly riveting is the result of the richness of Harmon’s novelistic detail — and the exceptional skill of the principal actors in realizing it.
The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre recently welcomed a couple of very special guests! Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, who will produce Suffs on Broadway later this season, posed for a photo before the show.
In this exclusive interview, Francis Benhamou shares her excitement and deep connection to 'Prayer for the French Republic' on Broadway. Learn about her personal journey, the significance of the role, and the talented cast and creative team behind the production.
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced a final extension of the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews) and directed by David Cromer (The Band’s Visit), now running through Sunday, March 3.
BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for opening night of Prayer for the French Republic to chat with special guests including Mare Winningham, LaChanze, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Donna Murphy, and more! Watch all of the interview in this video.
Watch the new commercial for Prayer for the French Republic, now running at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, here!
In this video, watch as we take you inside opening night of Manhattan Theatre Club production of Prayer for the French Republic.
The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Prayer for the French Republic has officially opened on Broadway! Get an exclusive look inside the opening night after party in the photos!
As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Ethan Haberfield who is currently in Prayer For the French Republic. Ethan told us all about his backstage must-haves, favorite moments, and more!
The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Prayer for the French Republic has officially opened on Broadway! The play opened last night, January 9, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you on the red carpet at the production's opening with Donna Murphy, Tyne Daly, LaChanze and more. Check out photos below!
The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Prayer for the French Republic has officially opened on Broadway! The play opened last night, January 9, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you on the red carpet at the production's opening. Check out photos here!
The Broadway premiere of Prayer For the French Republic is open now! The Manhattan Theatre Club production officially opened last night, January 9, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there, and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
The critics stopped by the Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic and the reviews are in! See what the critics had to say!
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic. Get a first look at footage and learn how to purchase tickets!
Get a first look at the Broadway production of Manhattan Theatre Club's Prayer for the French Republic.
In this video, watch as the cast of Prayer for the French Republic on Broadway unpacks their roles!
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run by two weeks.
Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee!
Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. In this video, watch as we meet the cast!
The cast of the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre met the press this week, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the event. Check out the photos here!
The Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, begins performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre tonight, Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Meet the cast of Prayer for the French Republic here!
The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Tickets are now on sale for the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
| 2022 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance | Betsy Aidem |
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Play | Prayer for the French Republic |
| 2024 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Play | Amith Chandrashaker |
| 2024 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Betsy Aidem |
| 2024 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Joshua Harmon |
