Four-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad (A Doll's House, Part 2) stars as one of history's greatest heroines in a major new production of Bernard Shaw's epic work directed by Daniel Sullivan (Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes).
Set in 15th century France, Saint Joan follows a country girl whose mysterious visions propel her into elite circles. When the nation's rulers become threatened by her popularity and influence, they unite to bring her down and she finds herself on trial for her life. This timeless and powerful play dramatizes the limits of an individual in a society dominated by overwhelming political and religious forces.
But they could also be talking about the actress who portrays her. Playing a part that is as daunting as it is dazzling, Condola Rashad steps into the starring role in a blaze of glory and claims it as her own. Rashad's depiction of the wide-eyed, visionary youth of fierce determination, unwavering faith and beguiling innocence - not to mention a beatific smile that radiates to the balcony - makes you a believer, too
Bernard Shaw's 1923 drama follows a young woman pitted against the patriarchy in a story packed with faith, miracles and martyrdom. Dramatic stuff. But the revival at the Friedman Theatre has as much crackle as soggy kindling.
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1936 | Broadway |
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1951 | Broadway |
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1956 | Broadway |
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1968 | Broadway |
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1977 | Broadway |
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1993 | Broadway |
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2013 | Off-Broadway |
Theatre Bedlam Production Off-Broadway |
2018 | Broadway |
Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Revival Production Broadway |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2018 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Condola Rashad |
2018 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Condola Rashad |
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