Marcel on the Train
Closing: March 22, 2026Marcel on the Train - 2026 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Classic Stage Company
136 East 13th Street New York City, NY 10003
History remembers Marcel Marceau as the world’s greatest mime. But before the spotlight, he was a young man in Nazi-occupied France, guiding Jewish children to safety with nothing but courage and imagination. In the shadows of World War II, Marcel on the Train reveals the man behind the invisible mask. Co-written by and starring Tony Award® nominee Ethan Slater (SpongeBob SquarePants, Wicked), this inventive new play shows us how, sometimes, the loudest resistance begins in the most quiet places.
Marcel on the Train - 2026 - Off-Broadway Cast
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Marcel on the Train Review
8 / 10
But the frame of the play is the train ride, and the longer it went on, the more it felt to me like a children’s adventure story, albeit one not suitable for children. (The production is recommended for age 13+.) This is largely, I think, because the dialogue is neither as natural nor as precise as the physical movement, and because each of the children is a type.
Marcel on the Train
8 / 10
As he proved in SpongeBob SquarePants and more recently in the Wicked movies, Slater has a real gift for movement. Marcel on the Train gives him ample opportunity to showcase it as Marceau tries with varying success to entertain his 12-year-old charges, Life Is Beautifully, and distract them from the dangers outside. The adolescents, all played by adult actors, include the virtuous Adolphe (Max Gordon Moore), the mischievous Henri (an amusing Alex Wyse), the sour and pessimistic Berthe (Tedra Millan) and the cowering Etiennette (Maddie Corman), who—perhaps in response to unspeakable trauma—never says a word.
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by Luka Vonier - March 15, 2026
Ethan Slater has a officially left Oz and has found a home at Classic Stage Company, where his new play, Marcel on the Train, is currently running. Not only did he write the show (with director Marshall Pailet), but he also plays legendary mime, Marcel Marceau. Watch in this video as he shares more about how the play came together and why he's happy to be back at home onstage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 26, 2026
Classic Stage Company has added one additional performance on Wednesday March 18 at 2PM for the world premiere of Marcel on the Train, co-written by Marshall Pailet & Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater and directed by Pailet.
by Bruce Glikas - February 24, 2026
The world premiere of Marcel on the Train, co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, and directed by Pailet, recently celebrated its opening night. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from opening night here!
by Stephi Wild - February 23, 2026
The world premiere of Marcel on the Train, co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, and directed by Pailet, officially opened on Sunday, February 22 at Classic Stage Company. Read the reviews here!
by Nicole Rosky - February 18, 2026
Previews are now underway for the world premiere of Marcel on the Train, co-written by Marshall Pailet & Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, and directed by Pailet. Marcel on the Train opens this Sunday, February 22 at Classic Stage Company. Check out a first look at the cast in action!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 4, 2026
Classic Stage Company will present an additional week of performances for the world premiere of Marcel on the Train, co-written by Marshall Pailet & Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater.
by Bruce Glikas - February 3, 2026
Check out photos from media day as the stars of Marcel on the Train at Classic Stage Company meet the press. Co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, the production will be directed by Pailet and will feature Slater as “Marcel Marceau.”
by Nicole Rosky - January 27, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for Marcel on the Train at Classic Stage Company. Co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, the production will be directed by Pailet and will feature Slater as “Marcel Marceau.” Watch in this video as the team takes a break from rehearsals to explain what the new play is all about!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 16, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for Marcel on the Train at Classic Stage Company, starring Ethan Slater and more. Marcel on the Train is co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater. Check out rehearsal photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 7, 2026
Classic Stage Company has revealed additional cast members joining the world premiere of Marcel on the Train, co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2025
Single tickets are now on sale for Classic Stage Company's World Premiere of Marcel on the Train, co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, and directed by Pailet. Check out a new video of Ethan Slater as 'Marcel Marceau.'
by A.A. Cristi - October 1, 2025
Ethan Slater leads an impressive cast in Marcel on the Train, a new play exploring Marcel Marceau's inspiring story at Classic Stage Company.
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Marcel on the Train - 2026 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play | Studio Luna |
| 2026 | Drama League Awards | OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A PLAY | Marshall Pailet |
| 2026 | Drama League Awards | OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A PLAY | Marcel on the Train |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design | Studio Luna |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Lighting Design | Studio Luna |
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