New verbatim theatre play Fatherland, centered on the January 6, 2021, attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, opened at Off-Broadway's New York City Center Stage II September 26, and the reviews are in. See what critics are saying about the show below. The concept is from Stephen Sachs, who is also directing. Performances continue through November 23.
The work uses public statements, case evidence, and official court transcripts to explore the true story of an 18 year-old who turned in his father to the FBI following the latter's violent participation in the January 6 attack. The Off-Broadway debut follows a run at Los Angeles' Fountain Theatre.
The full cast from the California production is reprising their performances Off-Broadway, including Ron Bottitta as Father, Patrick Keleher as Son, Anna Khaja as U.S. Attorney, and Larry Poindexter as Defense Attorney. Casting is by Koppel Casting.
Read the reviews below.
The Front Row Center (Stan Friedman)
New York Stage Review (Steven Suskin)
New York Theater (Jonathan Mandell)
The New York Times (Laura Collins-Hughes)*
TheaterMania (Zachary Stewart)
Times Square Chronicles (Suzanna Bowling)
Playbill will continue to update this list as reviews come in.
The production features scenic design by Joel David, lighting design by Alison Brummer, sound design by Stewart Blackwood, and costume design by Danyele Thomas. Evan Bernardin Productions is general managing. Judy Miller, J. Todd Harris / Amy Powers, Cate Caplin, Barbara Herman, Karen Kondazian, Jenny Warburg, and Sonia Friedman Productions are producing.
Tickets are available at NYCityCenter.org.
Anna Khaja, Patrick Keleher, Ron Bottitta, and Larry Poindexter
Jackson Reffitt and company of Fatherland
Patrick Keleher and Jackson Reffitt
Ron Bottitta
Patrick Keleher
Anna Khaja
Larry Poindexter
Jackson Reffitt
Larry Poindexter, Ron Bottitta, Jackson Reffitt, Patrick Keleher, and Anna Khaja
