Man to Man

8 Weeks Only in NYC

London. Edinburgh. Berlin. And now… New York. Experience the electrifying theatrical event that has sold out across the globe.

In 1930s Germany, a woman puts on her dead husband’s trousers and never takes them off.

As the world around her changes, she endures war and dictatorship, hunger and humiliation – always fighting to stay alive.

Forty years after she first brought the role to life, Tilda Swinton makes a long-awaited return to stage as Ella/Max in Manfred Karge’s Man to Man – the role she originated in the acclaimed UK premiere at the Traverse Theatre, which first commissioned the original production in 1987 before it transferred in 1988 to the Royal Court.

8 Weeks Only in NYC. Performances begin on February 21, 2027 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

★★★★★

Grips you in its teeth like a rabid dog

The Stage

Roundtable
Reunion

40 years after the original production, the creative team behind Man to Man discusses the show’s legacy and ongoing relevance.

Box Office
& Hours

Lucille Lortel Theatre

121 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014

Box office opens 3 hours prior to every show.

Swinton remains
an electrifying presence.

Financial Times

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