The Pride

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Andrea Riseborough on Matching Wits with Hugh Dancy and Ben Whishaw in The Pride

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Due to Ticket Demand, MCC Extends The Pride by One Week

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Hugh Dancy, Ben Whishaw and Andrea Riseborough Show Their Pride on Opening Night

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Hugh Dancy on His Proud Stage Return in MCC's Provocative The Pride

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Starry Lineup Announced for MCC's Miscast 2010 Gala

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Hugh Dancy and Ben Whishaw Get Ready for a Romantic Rumble in MCC's The Pride

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Adam James Completes the Cast of MCC's Upcoming The Pride, Starring Hugh Dancy

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Hugh Dancy and Bright Star's Ben Whishaw Headed Off-Broadway in The Pride

About The Pride on Broadway

Previews: Jan 27, 2010 • Opening: Feb 16, 2010 • Closing: Mar 28, 2010

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Venue

Lucille Lortel Theatre

121 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014

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Assisted listening system is available.

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Story

What Is the Story of The Pride?
Jumping back and forth between time periods, The Pride weaves two stories of lust and betrayal using a mix of time travel and fantasty. The first story is set in 1958 and follows straight-laced real estate agent Philip, his anxiety-ridden wife Sylvia and young novelist Oliver as a guilt-ridden secret pairing between two of the three friends is formed. The second story, featuring three characters with the same names as the first, tells the modern-day tale of a sex-addicted writer and his struggle to find lasting love in the face of constant temptation. Swinging back and forth between the repression of the '50s and the hidden perils of sexual freedom in the new millenium, this drama wittily paints two pictures which both declare that love hurts and loyalty is frail.

Critics’ Reviews (5)

A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.

"“Alexi Kaye Campbell's play is such a tremendously rich and uplifting new work. Ben Whishaw and Hugh Dancy craft masterfully shaded dual roles, alternating the body language of the two periods quite confidently. No less effective is Andrea Riseborough playing both a woman trapped in a sham marriage and another on the cusp of true love. And Adam James hits delightful comic grace notes.”"

Time Out New York

David Cote

""A thrilling high-wire act. Some of the season's best acting. Simply astonishing.""

The New York Post

Elizabeth Vincentelli

""The wealth of ideas and authenticity of feeling in both the writing and performances continue to resonate after the play's conclusion. Campbell is a talent to watch, and in this sleek, smart production, New York audiences get a memorable first taste of his work.""

Variety

David Rooney