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The Father

The Father (Le Père)

by Florian Zeller; translated by Christopher Hampton

Critically-Acclaimed
Drama
Small Cast (3-8)

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The Father

The Father





Zeller's theatrical exploration of dementia.


Story:

Now 80 years old, André was once a tap dancer. He lives with his daughter, Anne, and her husband, Antoine. Or was André an engineer, whose daughter Anne lives in London with her new lover, Pierre? The thing is, he is still wearing his pyjamas, and he can’t find his watch. He is starting to wonder if he’s losing control.


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Playwright

Playwright
Florian Zeller

Playwright

Translation
Christopher Hampton

Playwright

Original Music
Fitz Patton



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
Opening Night
Apr 14, 2016
Total Performances
78
Original Cast
Frank Langella, Kathryn Erbe, Brian Avers, Charles Borland, Hannah Cabell, Kathleen McNenny
Director
Doug Hughes
Producer
Manhattan Theatre Club
Scenic Design
Scott Pask
Costume Design
Catherine Zuber
Lighting Design
Donald Holder
Sound Design
Fitz Patton

2020 Film Version

Movie Name
The Father
Type
Hollywood Feature Film
Director
Florian Zeller
Screenplay
Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller
Starring
Olivia Colman, Anthony Hopkins, Mark Gatiss, Olivia Williams, Imogen Poots, Rufus Sewell, Ayesha Dharker, Roman Zeller




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2020 Film Version Available to Stream via Amazon Prime







2016 Tony Award Nominations

Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role In A Play - Frank Langella
Best Play

2016 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Actor In A Play - Frank Langella

2016 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Production of a Play

2016 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding Actor in a Play – Frank Langella

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