Off-Broadway NewsOff-Broadway World Premiere of The Ally Extends at The Public Theater
Itamar Moses' work follows a liberal, academic, American, atheist, and Jewish professor asked to sign a social justice manifesto.
By
Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block
February 29, 2024
The world premiere of Itamar Moses' The Ally has received a second extension at The Public Theater Off-Broadway. After beginning previews February 15, the production celebrated an official opening night February 27. Previously slated to close March 17, the run will now continue through March 24.
Lila Neugebauer directs the production. Read the reviews here, and check out photos from opening night in the gallery below.
Josh Radnor leads the cast as Asaf, a college professor who's thrown into conflict as a liberal, husband, academic, American, atheist, and Jewish person when he's asked to sign a social justice manifesto.
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Photos: Opening Night of The Ally at The Public Theater
Also in the cast are Cherise Boothe as Nakia, Elijah Jones as Baron, Michael Khalid Karadsheh as Farid, Joy Osmanski as Gwen, Ben Rosenfield as Reuven, and Madeline Weinstein as Rachel. Casting is by Jordan Thaler and Kate Murray.
The production features scenic design by Lael Jellinek, costume design by Sarita Fellows, lighting design by Reza Behjat, sound design by Bray Poor, and prop management by Claire M. Kavanah. Roxana Khan serves as production stage manager, and Sarah Lunnie as dramaturg.
The Fred Ebb Award recognizes excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a songwriter or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success.