The New York Times
Critic’s Pick! ‘We Had a World’ Review: Through the Fourth Wall and Into the Past
We Had a World – FYC
written by Joshua Harmon
directed by Trip Cullman
featuring Andrew Barth Feldman, Joanna Gleason, Jeanine Serralles
New York City Center Stage II | Winter-Spring 2025
A dying woman calls her grandson and asks him to write a play about their family. “But I want you to promise me something,” she says. “Make it as bitter and vitriolic as possible." In this searing, funny, and deeply personal play, the author of last season's Prayer for the French Republic recreates thirty years of family fights, monstrous behavior, enormous cruelty, and enduring love. Directing is Trip Cullman (Choir Boy, Murder Ballad).
Major support for Stage II is provided by the Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust. Additional support is provided by the Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater.
“EXTREMELY MOVING!”
TheaterMania
“ANDREW BARTH FELDMAN IS FANTASTIC.”
The New York Times
“JOANNA GLEASON IS A MARVEL TO WATCH.”
New York Stage Review
“JEANINE SERRALLES IS BY TURNS HILARIOUS AND TOUCHING.”
The New York Sun
“WILDLY FUNNY!”
New York Stage Review
“COURAGEOUS!”
The New York Sun
