WE HAD A WORLD - MTC

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 2/27/25 at 10:39am

Has anyone seen this one yet? 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/27/25 at 12:37pm

Not personally, but I've seen a few good reviews. 

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 2/27/25 at 12:46pm

I'm eager to hear about ''We Had a World'' by Joshua Harmon (''Bad Jews,'' ''Prayer for the French Republic'' and ''Significant Other,'' which I especially loved). And the cast consists of Joanna Gleason, Andrew Barth Feldman and Jeanine Seralles. But it just started previews Tuesday night (Feb. 25). Earlier that day, Manhattan Theatre Club announced a two-week extension. It opens March 19 and now plays through April 27. Granted, it's playing in MTC's Stage II, not the biggest theater: seating capacity, 150, but I'd hurry to buy ticckets.

Updated On: 2/27/25 at 12:46 PM

[dave1606]

Posted: 2/27/25 at 2:49pm

I caught this last night, I was so excited as I’ve loved Joshua Harmon plays, especially Prayer for the French Republic. I do not think this touches the brilliance of that play, but it is very very funny and quite moving still. This is an excellent showcase for all three actors, particularly Andrew Barth Feldman who anchors the show. Joanna Gleason is excellent as is Jeanine Serralles.

This is an excellent pairing with Conversations with Mother, (this could be called Conversations with Grandmother). I don’t think its perfect, there are definitely some things that could be trimmed, I think it would be more effective at 90 minutes rather than the 1:50 it is currently running, but I came out pretty satisfied and moved by the play. The ticket prices are high for this, but it’s a very small theater and I felt lucky to see fantastic actors in such a small space.

 

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 2/27/25 at 5:02pm

dave1606 said: "I caught this last night, I was so excited as I’ve loved Joshua Harmon plays, especially Prayer for the French Republic. I do not think this touches the brilliance of that play, but it is very very funny and quite moving still. This is an excellent showcase for all three actors, particularly Andrew Barth Feldman who anchors the show. Joanna Gleason is excellent as is Jeanine Serralles.

This is an excellent pairing with Conversations with Mother, (this could be called Conversations with Grandmother). I don’t think its perfect, there are definitely some things that could be trimmed, I think it would be more effective at 90 minutes rather than the 1:50 it is currently running, but I came out pretty satisfied and moved by the play. The ticket prices are high for this, but it’s a very small theater and I felt lucky to see fantastic actors in such a small space.

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Thank you for the report. Can you tell me if it is 1:50 with or without an intermission? 

[Dan6]

Posted: 2/28/25 at 6:40pm

Anyone have a mailer/promo code for this?

[Melissa25]

Posted: 2/28/25 at 7:58pm

I doubt a promo code will be shared by MTC since it is already well sold and there are only 150 seats in Stage II.  

[VernonGersch]

Posted: 2/28/25 at 11:19pm

looks like this show is SELLING.   just scored a ticket.  Really liked PRAYER and SKINTIGHT and I don't think I have ever been in the small theater at New York City Center.  How is the back row in Orchestra?  It was all that was left 

Updated On: 2/28/25 at 11:19 PM

[drewalexander]

Posted: 3/1/25 at 1:01am

Saw this second preview and really enjoyed it! I sat front row center and highly recommend these seats if you’re able to get them. I felt a part of the world which was super cool, given how intimate the space is.

Andrew Barth Feldman is a knockout in this. Joanna Gleason broke my heart. The show gets a tad confusing towards some sections in the middle but , overall i’d definitely recommend this one. 

Funny, uplifting, heartbreaking.