The premise is a gift to a comedy writer — every man is gone, women hold all the power, and the play sprints through two centuries to ask what they actually do with it. Julia Lester, a Tony nominee, anchors a four-hander that swings between absurdist sketch and genuine grief across generations. If you want a downtown-sized new play with a real argument in it before it closes, this is the one this week.
What to expect
Ninety minutes with no intermission in SoHo Playhouse's small basement-feeling house, where the cast plays many characters across a 200-year sweep. Tone shifts fast: broad comic bits sit next to scenes about motherhood, survival and power. Recommended for ages 14 and up.
Good to know
- 1 to Houston Street or C/E to Spring Street — the theater is on Vandam Street
- The house is small, so late-run performances tighten up quickly
- Runs 90 minutes straight through with no intermission
- Mature language and themes; the venue recommends ages 14 and up
- Good for anyone who likes speculative premises and four-actor ensembles
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Common questions
What is the premise?
Men have gone extinct and women control society. The play spans roughly 200 years of what follows, told as a dark comedy.
Who stars in it?
Julia Lester, a Tony nominee, leads a cast that also includes Zoe Dean, Mariyea and Sophie Zmorrod, directed by Daniella Caggiano.
How long is it?
Ninety minutes with no intermission at SoHo Playhouse on Vandam Street.
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