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The Ruins of Civilization 2016

Opened: May 18, 2016
Closing: June 26, 2016

The Ruins of Civilization - 2016 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

City Center Stage 2
131 West 55th St. (between 6th and 7th Avenues) New York, NY 10019

Sometime in the future, Dolores (Rachael Holmes) and Silver (Tim Daly) are living their married life within the constraints and norms of a new world order. In an act of what seems like pure generosity, Dolores secretly opens their home to a stranger in need; but will she come to regret it? Can her actions have an impact or is it just too late? A bold world premiere thriller, The Ruins of Civilization explores our need for free will and connection, even in a world on the brink of extinction. It's the latest work from Penelope Skinner, the award winning author of The Village Bike.


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BWW Review: Penelope Skinner's THE RUINS OF CIVILIZATION, a Dystopian Dilemma
by Michael Dale - May 19, 2016


Skinner's futuristic drama combines issues of climate change, privilege, women having control of their bodies and putting up walls,

Review Roundup: THE RUINS OF CIVILIZATION Opens at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Review Roundups - May 18, 2016


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of THE RUINS OF CIVILIZATION, the new play by award-winning playwright Penelope Skinner (The Village Bike), directed by Obie Award winner Leah C. Gardiner (Born Bad), opens tonight, May 18, at The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Manhattan Theatre Club's THE RUINS OF CIVILIZATION with Tim Daly Opens Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2016


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Ruins of Civilization, the new play by award-winning playwright Penelope Skinner (The Village Bike), directed by Obie Award winner Leah C. Gardiner (Born Bad), opens tonight, Wednesday, May 18, at The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street).

Photo Flash: Manhattan Theatre Club's THE RUINS OF CIVILIZATION Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Ruins of Civilization, the new play by award-winning playwright Penelope Skinner (The Village Bike), directed by Obie Award winner Leah C. Gardiner (Born Bad), opens tonight, May 18, at The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street). BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Manhattan Theatre Club's THE RUINS OF CIVILIZATION
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2016


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Ruins of Civilization, the new play by award-winning playwright Penelope Skinner (The Village Bike), directed by Obie Award winner Leah C. Gardiner (Born Bad), is now in previews and will open on Wednesday, May 18, at The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

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