by Simon Stephens and Nick Payne

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The Public Theatre New York 2019

The Hudson Theatre Broadway 2019

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Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge

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Director — Carrie Cracknell

Set Design — Laura Jellinek 

Costume Design — Kaye Voyce

Music — Stuart Earl

Sound — Daniel Kluger

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Birth, death, and fatherhood.

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Tony Nominations

 

Best Play

Best Performance By an Actor in a Leading Role - Jake Gyllenhaal

Best Performance By an Actor in a Leading Role - Tom Sturridge

Best Sound Design in a Play - Daniel Kluger

 

"Exquisite"

 The New York Times, Laura Collins-Hughes, Critic's Pick 

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 "Beautifully acted"

 The New York Times, Jesse Green, Critic's Pick

 

"Carrie Cracknell's graceful direction earns your trust, then gently breaks your heart."

 Time Out 

 

"An evening that will emotionally wreck you, convince you of Sturridge's acting prowess, and further consider that Gyllenhaal is one of the finest actors of his generation."

 Entertainment Weekly

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"scorching performances"

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