Tilda Swinton to Make New York Stage Debut in 'Man to Man'
The Off Broadway revival of Manfred Karge's play begins previews at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on February 21, 2027, with opening night set for February 28.
Tilda Swinton will make her New York stage debut in an Off Broadway revival of Manfred Karge's Man to Man at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, producers announced on October 20, 2026. Previews begin February 21, 2027, and the official opening night is set for February 28, 2027. The limited engagement runs eight weeks.
The announcement was made by producers Brian and Dayna Lee, The Royal Court Theatre, Berliner Ensemble and Madison Wells Live, according to Deadline.
Before New York, the production will have limited runs at the Traverse Theatre in Scotland and with the Berliner Ensemble in Germany. The creative team includes director Stephen Unwin, designer Bunny Christie, lighting designer Ben Ormerod, sound designer Elena Peña and projection designer Matt Powell. The translation is by Anthony Vivis with revisions by Stephen Unwin.
A role Swinton first played in 1987
Swinton originated the role in the play's 1987 UK premiere at the Traverse Theatre, which commissioned the original production before it transferred to the Royal Court in 1988. The current revival is in performances at London's Royal Court Theatre; that engagement sold out in two hours and has a waitlist of over 30,000 people.
Swinton won the Academy Award in 2007 for her supporting role in Michael Clayton.
Quick answers
When does Tilda Swinton's 'Man to Man' open in New York?
Previews begin February 21, 2027, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, and the official opening night is February 28, 2027. The limited engagement runs eight weeks.
Is this Tilda Swinton's New York stage debut?
Yes. The Off Broadway revival of Manfred Karge's play will be her first New York stage appearance.
Where else will the production run before New York?
It will have limited runs at the Traverse Theatre in Scotland and with the Berliner Ensemble in Germany.