We Had a World
Closing: May 11, 2025We Had a World - 2025 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
City Center Stage 2
131 West 55th St. (between 6th and 7th Avenues) New York, NY 10019
A dying woman calls her grandson and asks him to write a play about their family. “But I want you to promise me something,” she says. “Make it as bitter and vitriolic as possible." In this searing, funny and deeply personal play, the author of last season's Prayer for the French Republic recreates thirty years of family fights, monstrous behavior, enormous cruelty, and enduring love.
We Had a World - 2025 - Off-Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR We Had a World
We Had a World: A Too Fractured Memory Play
7 / 10
For all its affectionately nostalgic, piquant details, however, the play never quite coheres dramatically. Its episodic, non-linear structure frequently proves confusing, and such tangents as an account of Renee’s solo trip to Paris when she was 35 feel like minor anecdotes barely explored. For every powerful moment— as when Ellen informs us that she had told her mother that if she ever drank in front of her grandson, she would never be able to see him again — there are more that feel like filler.
‘We Had a World’ review — a family drama with heartache and humor
8 / 10
Tonally, the play dances between comedy and tragedy, with the family matriarch’s battle with the bottle leading the way. Director Trip Cullman navigates this balance with scenes of tearful outbursts working alongside humorous bits. In some scenes, though, the dance feels out of step. And for audience members with alcoholics in the family tree, the play’s comedic treatment may come across as off-putting.
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by Bruce Glikas - March 22, 2025
The world premiere of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman just celebrated its opening night at Manhattan Theatre Club. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 20, 2025
The world premiere of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman has extended for the second time at Manhattan Theatre Club. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by A.A. Cristi - March 19, 2025
The world premiere production of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman. Read the reviews!
by Michael Major - March 19, 2025
Watch a first look at Off-Broadway's We Had A World, starring Joanna Gleason, Andrew Barth Feldman, and Jeanine Serralles. See the new video, offering a look inside the new production, now running through April 27.
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2025
A recent performance of Manhattan Theatre Club's We Had A World, currently running Off-Broadway at NY City Center Stage II, was halted after performer Jeanine Serralles fell ill during the show.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 5, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the world premiere of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon, starring Andrew Barth Feldman and Joanna Gleason. See photos of the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 25, 2025
The world premiere production of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman, has extended for an additional two weeks at NY City Center Stage II. Learn more!
by Joey Mervis - February 8, 2025
Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere production of Joshua Harmon's We Had A World at Manhattan Theatre Club, directed by Trip Cullman. Watch in this video as Andrew Barth Feldman, Joanna Gleason and Jeanine Serralles to chat about what the new play is all about.
by Bruce Glikas - February 4, 2025
The world premiere production of We Had A World at Manhattan Theatre Club will begin performances this month. See photos of the cast meeting the press!
by A.A. Cristi - December 9, 2024
Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere production of We Had A World at Manhattan Theatre Club, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon (Prayer for the French Republic at MTC), directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman (Choir Boy and Murder Ballad at MTC, Lobby Hero, Six Degrees of Separation).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 10, 2024
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the initial cast and the venue for the world premiere of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon. See who is starring and learn more about the production!
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