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Two French mercenary knights set out on a quest for relative moral redemption against the classic comic background of late 14th century ecclesiastical politics. A story of friendship, love, noble feats of arms, indiscriminate brutality, the progressive refinement of medieval table manners and the general decline of the chivalric ideal at the onset of the Great Papal Schism of 1378.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jun. 24, 2012.

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About Medieval Play on Broadway

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Previews: May 15, 2012 • Opening: Jun 7, 2012 • Closing: Jun 24, 2012
Off-Broadway Plays Comedy

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Irene Diamond Stage at The Signature Center
480 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10019
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Assisted listening devices for each theater per ADA requirements. Devices can be found in the central lobby prior to every performance.
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Fully wheelchair accessible.
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Story

What is the Story of Medieval Play?
Set in France in the early 14th century, Medieval Play is the comic story of Sir Ralph, a mercenary knight who dreams of the chivalric ideal, but spends his days murdering villagers and pillaging their homes. Sir Ralph enlists his friend, fellow knight Sir Alfred, to help search for true meaning in their lives on a wacky pilgrimage complete with swordfights, sex, spitting on the floor and using the bathroom pretty much wherever they feel like it. On their journey, the knights meet a variety of kooky medieval characters including Catherine of Siena, Cardinal Robert of Geneva, Pope Clement VII, Pope Gregory XI and more.

Reviews

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A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
The New York Times

"[Medieval Play showcases] the stamina, commitment and comic inventiveness of a plum-filled cast that features Josh Hamilton and Tate Donovan as two none-too-bright knights in search of a cause to live by.”"

The New York Times

Ben Brantley

The Wall Street Journal

"Walt Spangler's comic-book set is well suited to Mr. Lonergan's daffy purposes, and the cast has itself a fine time, especially Ms. Burns, who clearly relishes playing a potty-mouthed saint."

The Wall Street Journal

Terry Teachout

New York Daily News

"[Medieval Play] comes to life with Lonergan’s trademark wry snap…"

New York Daily News

Joe Dziemianowicz

Cast & Creative

Cast

Anthony Arkin
Performer
Heather Burns
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Tate Donovan
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Kevin Geer
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Halley Feiffer
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Creative

Written and Directed by
Kenneth Lonergan
Set Designer
Walt Spangler
Costume Designer
Michael Krass
Lighting Designer
Jason Lyons
Sound Designer
David Van Tieghem
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