Tom Stoppard's The Invention of Love almost never gets staged in New York, and this revival puts downtown legend David Greenspan in the role of A.E. Housman, ferried across the Styx while Oscar Wilde upends Victorian ideas of art and desire. It plays in Theaterlab's white-box room with a nine-person cast and original music. If you love language-rich plays, these closing performances are a rare chance.
What to expect
A long, witty, emotionally layered play of about two hours forty-five minutes including intermission. The staging is intimate, in a white room where nothing is hidden from the audience, and all seating is general admission. Expect dense classical jokes paired with a quietly devastating love story.
Good to know
- Theaterlab is at 357 West 36th Street, 3rd floor; 34 St–Penn Station (A/C/E) is the closest stop.
- All seats are general admission, so arriving early gets better sightlines.
- Every ticket tier gives the same access; you choose the tier that fits your budget.
- Runs about two hours forty-five minutes including intermission.
- Best for theatergoers who enjoy wordplay and literary history.
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Common questions
When does The Invention of Love close?
The limited run ends October 3, 2026.
Who stars?
David Greenspan as A.E. Housman, with Sam Bolen, Annabel Capper, José Espinosa, Leland Fowler, Abrar Haque, Daniel Liu, Yaron Lotan and Spencer Lutvak.
