THE NEW GROUP

February 13 - March 31, 2019

“Daddy”

By Jeremy O. Harris Directed by Danya Taymor A co-production with Vineyard Theatre

About The Show

“Daddy”

In Jeremy O. Harris’ searing new play “Daddy,” Franklin (Ronald Peet), a young black artist on the verge of his first show, meets Andre (Alan Cumming), an older white art collector, and before long their feverish link deepens into an irresistible bond. But when Franklin’s Christian mother, Zora (Charlayne Woodard), decides that her son is in peril, she enters into a battle of wills with Andre over the soul of the man they both call baby. Basquiats and Birkins, gospel and pop, and fantasy and reality collide around a Bel Air swimming pool in this deeply surreal exploration of intimacy and identity. Danya Taymor (Pass Over) directs this wildly theatrical and dangerous world-premiere co-production from The New Group and Vineyard Theatre.

This play contains nudity and graphic sexual content.

“Daddy” is supported by grants from the Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation and the Tobin Theatre Arts Fund.

Cast & Creative

Images & Video

PHOTOS

Ronald Peet in "Daddy." Photo by Monique Carboni.
Ronald Peet and Charlayne Woodard in "Daddy." Photo by Monique Carboni.
Kahyun Kim and Tommy Dorfman in "Daddy."Photo by Monique Carboni.
Alan Cumming, Kahyun Kim and Tommy Dorfman in "Daddy."Photo by Monique Carboni.
Ronald Peet in "Daddy."Photo by Matt Saunders.
Front: Alan Cumming, Ronald Peet, Charlayne Woodard; Back: Tommy Dorfman, Kahyun Kim, Onyie Nwachukwu, Denise Manning and Carrie Compere in "Daddy."Photo by Matt Saunders.
"DADDY" Closing Night Party at the Paradise Club in EDITION Time Square Hotel. Photo by Sydney Goodwin.
"DADDY" Closing Night Party at the Paradise Club in EDITION Time Square Hotel. Photo by Sydney Goodwin.
"DADDY" Closing Night Party at the Paradise Club in EDITION Time Square Hotel. Photo by Sydney Goodwin.
"DADDY" Closing Night Party at the Paradise Club in EDITION Time Square Hotel. Photo by Sydney Goodwin.
"DADDY" Closing Night Party at the Paradise Club in EDITION Time Square Hotel. Photo by Sydney Goodwin.
"DADDY" Closing Night Party at the Paradise Club in EDITION Time Square Hotel. Photo by Sydney Goodwin.
"DADDY" Closing Night Party at the Paradise Club in EDITION Time Square Hotel. Photo by Sydney Goodwin.
"DADDY" Closing Night Party at the Paradise Club in EDITION Time Square Hotel. Photo by Sydney Goodwin.
"DADDY" Closing Night Party at the Paradise Club in EDITION Time Square Hotel. Photo by Sydney Goodwin.
"DADDY" Closing Night Party at the Paradise Club in EDITION Time Square Hotel. Photo by Sydney Goodwin.
"DADDY" Closing Night Party at the Paradise Club in EDITION Time Square Hotel. Photo by Sydney Goodwin.
"DADDY" Closing Night Party at the Paradise Club in EDITION Time Square Hotel. Photo by Sydney Goodwin.
"DADDY" Closing Night Party at the Paradise Club in EDITION Time Square Hotel. Photo by Sydney Goodwin.
Rehearsals for Jeremy O. Harris' "Daddy." Photo by Monique Carboni.
Rehearsals for Jeremy O. Harris' "Daddy." Photo by Monique Carboni.
Rehearsals for Jeremy O. Harris' "Daddy." Photo by Monique Carboni.
"Daddy" meet and greet. Photo by Marielle Sloan.
"Daddy" meet and greet. Photo by Marielle Sloan.
"Daddy" meet and greet. Photo by Marielle Sloan.
"Daddy" meet and greet. Photo by Marielle Sloan.

VIDEOS

Performance Info

Running Time

2 hours 50 minutes including two 10-minute intermissions

Tuesday at 7:30pm
Wednesday at 7:30pm
Thursday at 7:30pm
Friday at 7:30pm
Saturday at 2pm and 8pm
Sunday at 2pm and 7:30pm

POST-PERFORMANCE TALKBACKS

February 21, 27, March 14, 20, 22

ASL PERFORMANCE

Thursday, March 28 at 7:30pm

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