Infinite Life, the newest work from Pulitzer winner Annie Baker, officially opened Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theatre Company September 12 after beginning performances August 18. The run will continue through October 8. See what critics are saying about the new play below.
Directed by James Macdonald, the production stars Marylouise Burke as Eileen, Mia Katigbak as Yvette, Christina Kirk as Sofi, Kristine Nielsen as Ginnie, Brenda Pressley as Elaine, and Pete Simpson as Nelson.
Set in Northern California, the play centers on five women holding a philosophical conversation in the open air as they grapple with suffering and desire.
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New York Magazine/Vulture (Sara Holdren)
New York Stage Review (Frank Scheck, David Finkle)
New York Theater (Jonathan Mandell)
New York Theatre Guide (Joe Dziemianowicz)
The New York Times (Jesse Green)*
Talkin' Broadway (Howard Miller)
TheaterLife.com (David Sheward)
Theater Pizzazz (Carol Rocamora)
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Co-produced with London's National Theatre, Infinite Life features set design by dots, costume design by Asta Bennie Hostetter, makeup, hair, and special effects by Alfreda "Fre" Howard, lighting design by Isabella Byrd, sound design by Bray Poor, and props by Noah Mease. Caitlin Ryan O'Connell is the associate director, Laura Smith is the production stage manager, Ryan Patrick Kane is the assistant stage manager, and Sasha Milavic Davies is responsible for the production's movement.
For more information, visit AtlanticTheater.org.
