The world premiere of Tim Blake Nelson's Socrates has extended its run at The Public Theater, where performances will now continue through June 2.
Directed by Tony winner Doug Hughes, the new play charts the philosopher’s growing prominence in democratic Athens, through the military and social upheavals that led to one of the most infamous executions in Western history.
Starring in the title role is Tony nominee Michael Stuhlbarg (The Pillowman), who is joined by David Aaron Baker as Anytus/Eryximachus/Guard, Ro Boddie (ensemble), Teagle F. Bougere as Plato, Niall Cunningham as A Boy, Peter Jay Fernandez as Thrasymachus/Lycon/Polus, Karl Green as Lamprocles/Aenesidemos, Miriam A. Hyman as Xanthippe, Robert Joy as Crito/Chaerephon/Meletus the Elder, Alan Mendez as Andromachus/Aetios, Tom Nelis as Proxenus/Gorgias/Aristophanes, Dave Quay as Diokles/Meletus, Daniel Reece (ensemble), Austin Smith as Alcibiades/Simmias, Joe Tapper as Agathon/Meno, and Lee Wilkof as Megasthenes/The Archon.
Socrates began previews April 2 and was originally scheduled through May 19 in The Public's Martinson Hall.
The world premiere is a key part of The Public's Onassis Festival 2019: Democracy is Coming, a 19-day festival of arts and ideas that kicked off April 10 and wrapped up April 28.
Socrates features scenic design by Scott Pask, costume design by Catherine Zuber, lighting design by Tyler Micoleau, and sound design and original music by Mark Bennett.
