Farinelli and the King

First Preview: Nov 01, 2017

Opening Date: Nov 01, 2017

Closing Date: Mar 25, 2018

Running Time: 02:20

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Playing @

Belasco Theatre

111 W 44th St New York, NY 10036

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Oscar® and three-time Tony® winner Mark Rylance, following his acclaimed performance in the hit film Dunkirk, returns to the stage in Farinelli and the King. This captivating new play arrives on Broadway after sold-out runs at Shakespeare’s Globe and on London’s West End.

It tells the true story of Philippe V (Rylance), a Spanish monarch on the brink of madness. He finds unexpected solace in the voice of world-renowned castrato Farinelli, a role brought to life by two esteemed performers – West End actor Sam Crane and countertenor Iestyn Davies.

Like Broadway’s Twelfth Night and Richard III, this contemporary work is presented in the signature style of Shakespeare’s Globe – traditional baroque instruments are played live in a gallery above the stage; the audience enjoys intimate seating with several rows onstage; and the story is told by candlelight, creating an enchanting theatergoing experience.

Broadway Play - Drama

Age Guidance: 16

Show Notes: 1 Intermission

Audience Advisory:

$32 - daily rush tickets to all performances beginning 12/5. The production also stars Grammy Award-winning countertenor Iestyn Davies as the singing voice of Farinelli. Mr. Davies will appear in select performances. Please check website for exact dates.

Performance Schedule:

TUESDAY & THURSDAY @ 7 PM
WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY @ 2 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM (starting 1/7/18)

Director

John Dove

Written by

Claire van Kampen

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"Watching Rylance ... is heart-rending and unforgettable. ... His ability to reveal the deep humanity of the character without ever sacrificing a concomitant humility (in one of his more subtle portrayals to date) is the stuff of great acting – and Rylance is a great actor in the fullest sense of the term."

The play’s bright creative stroke is having Sam Crane, who’s wonderfully sympathetic, act the part of Carlo, and sweet-voiced countertenor Iestyn Davies sing as Farinelli. (James Hall sings at some performances.) As selections by Handel are sung, both actors stand side-by-side in near-mirror images. It’s a stirring comment on one man’s duality.

John Dove has taken such pains to re-create the heavily gilded style of the formal Baroque setting of this production, which originated at Shakespeare’s Globe Theater in 2015. The richly textured costumes look especially sumptuous in the blaze of candlelight (supplied by designer Paul Russell), and the period musical instruments — harpsichord, violins, viola, theorbo, Baroque guitar — all sing true, especially as stripped of all mechanical amplification.

Accessibility:

Parking

The closest parking lot is Meyer Parking at 146 West 44th Street.

Directions Bus

Five buses stop near the Belasco Theatre. Please take the M5, M7, M20, M42, or M104

Restroom

Wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Additional restrooms are also located down one flight of stairs, and on the mezzanine and balcony levels.

Directions Subway

A, C, E, N, Q, R, 1, 2, 3 To 42nd Street, walk North to 44th Street, east to theatre. Alternatively, take the B, D, or F - To 42nd Street at 6th Ave then walk North to 44th Street, west to theatre.

Seating

Seats 1018. Orchestra has no steps. Mezzanine: Located on 2nd level, up 1 flight of stairs. Once on the Mezzanine level, there are approximately 2 steps up/down per row. Entrance to Mezzanine is behind row H. Balcony: No elevator, stairs only. Once on the Balcony level, there are approximately 2 steps up/down per row. The entrance to the Balcony is behind row F.

Elevator\Escalator

There are no elevators or escalators at this theatre.

Entrance

There are two steps into the theatre from the main entrance. An alternate entrance with an accessible path of travel is located to the left of the main door.