![]() This Medea is an all too sensitive instrument played upon by overwhelming forces that come from both without and within. Ben Brantley of the New York Times called the show, "thrilling," writing: "What's so mesmerizing and truly frightening about her performance is how cogently she evokes a mind that is anything but clear. The actress was nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of Medea in the 2002 Abbey Theater production, staged by Warner. It takes place in the city of Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus as Mary struggles to understand the death of her son and the men who called themselves his disciples. The historic collaboration between actress Fiona Shaw and director Deborah Warner results in the creation, for the first time, of a new work for Broadway, written by acclaimed author. With only 6 performances left, dont miss your last chance to see the wonderful Fiona Shaw. Shaw will take on the title role in Tóibín's play, based on his provocative 2012 novel. THE TESTAMENT OF MARY will play its final performance on May 5, 2013. ![]() It will begin previews on March 26 and open June 16 at the Walter Kerr Theatre.Īlso read: Bette Midler Returning to Broadway as Super Agent Sue Mengers The production reunites Shaw and director Deborah Warner in their first collaboration to premiere in the U.S. Fiona Shaw, who mesmerized Broadway in 2002 in an acclaimed production of "Medea," will return to the New York stage in Colm Tóibín's "The Testament of Mary." ![]()
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