9 / 10
In its attempt to sketch an illustration of people whose cultural, religious, political, and national history has transformed dramatically over millennia and has been forced to “meet a moment” in the contemporary landscape, one hopes that more plays will extend such curiosity to other ethnic communities and diasporas facing similar experiences of scrutiny, rupture, and togetherness.
9 / 10
This review hasn’t mentioned any of the actors because a true joy of sitting through all three-plus hours of “Birthright” is witnessing first-hand where Spector takes his characters. That actor-character relationship should first be seen in the theater, not read in a review.
MCC Theater will present a four-week extension for the New York premiere of Birthright, by Tony Award winner Jonathan Spector and directed by Teddy Bergman.
Birthright, the new play by Tony Award winner Jonathan Spector, is now in previews at MCC Theater. Directed by Teddy Bergman and featuring a starry ensemble cast, the production traces the evolving relationships of six friends in a story that explores community, history, and the ties that bind.
MCC Theater just celebrated opening night of Birthright, running through July 26, 2026 at MCC Theater’s Newman Mills Theater. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.
Due to personal reasons, Abbi Jacobson has departed MCC Theater's production of Birthright. Molly Bernard, previously revealed to play the role of ‘Alona,’ has stepped into the role of ‘Izzy.’
MCC Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Birthright, by Tony Award winner Jonathan Spector, playing off Broadway at MCC Theater’s Newman Mills Theater.
