The Revisionist Show Poster

The Revisionist News & Features

In The Revisionist, David travels to Poland as he struggles with writer's block. His 75-year-old cousin Maria invites him to stay at her home in hopes of further connecting with her distant American family. As their relationship buds, Maria reveals details about her difficult post-war life that test their ideas of what it means to be family.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Apr. 27, 2013.

chevron Show Overview

About The Revisionist

What Is the Story of The Revisionist?
The Revisionist is the story of a young science fiction writer named David, who is suffering from writer's block. David journeys to Szczecin, Poland, to stay with his septuagenarian second cousin, Maria, a widowed Holocaust survivor. David expects the change of environment will help him to unblock his creative energy and give him space to revise his new novel. However, the lonely Maria is thrilled by the visit and believes he's staying on to connect with her. As their bond grows, Maria tells David a profound secret about her past that challenges their relationship and teaches them both something about what it means to be family.

Will The Revisionist, Starring Jesse Eisenberg & Vanessa Redgrave, Move to Broadway?
News
Will The Revisionist, Starring Jesse Eisenberg & Vanessa Redgrave, Move to Broadway?
The Revisionist, Starring Jesse Eisenberg & Vanessa Redgrave, Extends for Second Time Off-Broadway
News
The Revisionist, Starring Jesse Eisenberg & Vanessa Redgrave, Extends for Second Time Off-Broadway
Thumbs Up! Acting Legend Vanessa Redgrave Is Awe-Inspiring in The Revisionist
Thumbs Up!
Thumbs Up! Acting Legend Vanessa Redgrave Is Awe-Inspiring in The Revisionist
Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave Celebrate a Riveting Opening Night for The Revisionist
Photo Op
Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave Celebrate a Riveting Opening Night for The Revisionist
The Revisionist, Starring Jesse Eisenberg & Vanessa Redgrave, Extends Off-Broadway
News
The Revisionist, Starring Jesse Eisenberg & Vanessa Redgrave, Extends Off-Broadway
The Revisionist, Starring Jesse Eisenberg & Vanessa Redgrave, Opens Off-Broadway
Curtain Up
The Revisionist, Starring Jesse Eisenberg & Vanessa Redgrave, Opens Off-Broadway
The Revisionist, Starring Vanessa Redgrave & Jesse Eisenberg, Begins Performances Off-Broadway
Curtain Up
The Revisionist, Starring Vanessa Redgrave & Jesse Eisenberg, Begins Performances Off-Broadway
Tickets Now on Sale For The Revisionist, Starring Vanessa Redgrave & Jesse Eisenberg
Now On Sale
Tickets Now on Sale For The Revisionist, Starring Vanessa Redgrave & Jesse Eisenberg
Daniel Oreskes Joins Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave in The Revisionist
News
Daniel Oreskes Joins Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave in The Revisionist
Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave are Cousins in Eisenberg's New Play The Revisionist
News
Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave are Cousins in Eisenberg's New Play The Revisionist
Back to Top