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Prima Facie Broadway

Prima Facie 2023

Run Time:
Two hours and five minutes, one intermission
Opened: April 23, 2023
Closing: July 02, 2023

Prima Facie - 2023 Broadway History , Info & More

John Golden Theatre (Broadway)
252 West 45th St. New York, NY

Tessa is a thoroughbred. A young, brilliant barrister who loves to win. She has worked her way up from working-class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross-examining and lighting up the shadows of doubt in any case. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge. Suzie Miller’s award-winning Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game. Justin Martin directs this solo actor tour de force from Jodie Comer.


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‘Prima Facie’ Broadway Review: Jodie Comer Turns Theater into Sport
8 / 10

Comer is a superb athlete. “Prima Facie” runs 90 minutes, and in its first 15 minutes, it appears that this actor never takes a breath as she races at breakneck speed through her character’s background as a defense barrister for persons accused of sexual abuse. The extreme alacrity and force of Comer’s delivery is part aggression; she plays a very truculent defense lawyer named Tessa Ensler. It is also part compensation for the character being a woman born in the working-class. At Cambridge University, she had been surrounded by students, most of them male, to the manor born. She defends her fierce grilling of the plaintiff because that is her role as a defense lawyer. Tessa is a real professional.

Prima Facie review: Jodie Comer makes a remarkable Broadway debut in Suzie Miller's one-woman show
10 / 10

Jodie Comer is just plain f---ing remarkable. For an hour and 40 minutes, she's absolutely transfixing. At first haughty and self-possessed as the young lawyer with a brilliant future, and then defeated but defiant as a victim determined to retain her faith in the system to which she had dedicated her life.

PRIMA FACIE, Starring Jodie Comer, Recoups Investment on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2023


James Bierman of Empire Street Productions, lead producer of Prima Facie on Broadway, has announced that the production has recouped its $4.1 million capitalization costs as of June 18, 2023 after 10 weeks of performances.   

Photo Exclusive: PRIMA FACIE Star Jodie Comer Gets Her Very Own Sardi's Caricature!
by Bruce Glikas - June 9, 2023


This afternoon, Jodie Comer, the Tony-nominated star of the one-woman drama Prima Facie, stopped by Sardi's for her official portrait unveiling! See exclusive photos from inside the celebration!

Jodie Comer Leaves PRIMA FACIE Performance Due to Bad Air Quality in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 7, 2023


Jodie Comer stopped a performance of Prima Facie due to New York City’s bad air quality, telling the audience audience she was having difficulty breathing.

PRIMA FACIE's Jodie Comer Wins 2023 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
by - June 11, 2023


Jodie Comer has won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for PRIMA FACIE.

Interview: PRIMA FACIE Director Justin Martin on Finding a Stage Language With Jodie Comer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Prima Facie director Justin Martin, as he discusses working with Jodie Comer, and more.

Understudy Dani Arlington To Go On As Tessa in PRIMA FACIE Free Performance This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2023


A special free performance of Prima Facie with understudy Dani Arlington going on as Tessa will take place on Friday May 26 at 2pm.

Video: Jodie Comer Is Coming for Her Tony Award
by Richard Ridge - May 21, 2023


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Jodie Comer chats more about how the play is impacting audiences, the honor of this nomination, and so much more.

Cynthia Erivo to Star in PRIMA FACIE Movie Adaptation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023


Cynthia Erivo will star in a film adaptation of Prima Facie. Prima Facie is currently playing on Broadway starring Jodie Comer.

PRIMA FACIE Extends Run By Two Weeks
by Stephi Wild - April 27, 2023


Following rave reviews and an overwhelming response from Broadway audiences, Prima Facie will extend its limited run by two weeks. The production, originally scheduled to run through Sunday, June 18, 2023, will now run through Sunday, July 2, 2023 only at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). 

Video: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of PRIMA FACIE
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2023


Jodie Comer (Emmy Award winner for 'Killing Eve') makes her Broadway debut in Prima Facie by Suzie Miller under the direction of Justin Martin (The Jungle). The play officially opened at the Golden Theater last night, Sunday, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out video footage from the red carpet here!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of PRIMA FACIE With Jodie Comer and More
by Bruce Glikas - April 24, 2023


Jodie Comer (Emmy Award winner for 'Killing Eve') makes her Broadway debut in Prima Facie by Suzie Miller under the direction of Justin Martin (The Jungle). The play officially opened at the Golden Theater last night, Sunday, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Review Roundup: PRIMA FACIE Starring Jodie Comer Opens on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - April 23, 2023


Jodie Comer (Emmy Award winner for 'Killing Eve') makes her Broadway debut in Prima Facie by Suzie Miller under the direction of Justin Martin (The Jungle), opening at the Golden Theater tonight, Sunday, April 23. Read the reviews here!

Photos: First Look at Jodie Comer in PRIMA FACIE on Broadway
by Show Highlights - April 23, 2023


Prima Facie opens on Broadway tonight, Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Golden Theater (252 West 45th Street). Check out new production photos here!

Video: Jodie Comer Reacts to Her Olivier Award for PRIMA FACIE on COLBERT
by Michael Major - April 6, 2023


Jodie Comer appeared on The Late Show With Stephan Colbert last night to discuss starring on Broadway in Prima Facie. On Sunday, Comer won an Olivier Award for playing the role on the West End before she takes it to Broadway this month. Watch the new interview video now!

Meet the Cast of PRIMA FACIE, Beginning Previews Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2023


Prima Facie officially begins previews tonight, April 11, ahead of opening on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Golden Theatre. Read Jodie Comer's bio here!

PRIMA FACIE Will Offer $10 Tickets Via Digital Lottery
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2023


The producers of Prima Facie announced that 10 tickets will be made available for $10 each at every performance via a weekly digital lottery. The $10 price point is inclusive of all fees.

Prima Facie FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Prima Facie on Broadway have a daily lottery?

Digital Lottery:
Price:
 $10
Where:   primafacieplay.com/ticket-lottery
When:  Beginning April 5, 2023, tickets priced at $10 for the following week's performances will be released every Wednesday.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: Tickets are subject to availability.

How long has Prima Facie been running on Broadway?
Prima Facie opened at the John Golden Theatre (Broadway) on Sunday Apr 23, 2023 and has now been running for 2 months.

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Prima Facie - 2023 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2023 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Play Justin Martin
2023 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Lead Performer in a Play Jodie Comer
2023 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Lighting Design Natasha Chivers
2023 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Play Suzie Miller
2023 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Scenic Design Miriam Buether
2023 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Ben Ringham
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play Natasha Chivers
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Suzie Miller
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Solo Performance Jodie Comer
2023 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Jodie Comer
2023 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Play Prima Facie
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Solo Performance Jodie Comer
2023 Theatre World Awards Theatre World Awards Jodie Comer
2023 Tony Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Jodie Comer
2023 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Natasha Chivers
2023 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Miriam Buether
2023 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Ben & Max Ringham

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