Produced in association with Theater J
An 18th-Century, Shakespeare-Styled Fable
In 12th-century Jerusalem, Jews, Christians, and Muslims live side by side in peace—or so they hope. As tensions rise, the ruling sultan asks: “Which religion is the one most beloved by G-d?” Lives, and the future of Jerusalem itself, are on the line as the brilliant Jewish merchant Nathan seeks an answer.
This funny and timely 18th-century Shakespeare-styled play is chock full of mistaken identities, foiled romances, and relationships across cultural and religious divides. Michael Bloom’s smart new adaptation celebrates the common humanity that unites us all.
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Read Peter Mark's review of Nathan the Wise in The Washington Post.
Read The Washington Post's feature on the play from the March 18 edition of the 'Weekend' section.
Read the American Theatre Magazine story on Michael Bloom adapting Nathan the Wise.
Performance location: Theater J, 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Who's Who
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Jo Twiss as Daya, Em Whitworth as Rachel, and Eric Hissom as Nathan in Theater J’s production of Nathan the Wise, playing through April 10. Photo by Ryan Maxwell Photography.
Ryan Maxwell Photography
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Jo Twiss as Daya, Em Whitworth as Rachel, and Eric Hissom as Nathan in Theater J’s production of Nathan the Wise, playing through April 10. Photo by Ryan Maxwell Photography.
Ryan Maxwell Photography
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Maboud Ebrahimzadeh as Salah ad-Din and Sarah Corey as Sittah in Theater J’s production of Nathan the Wise, playing through April 10. Photo by Ryan Maxwell Photography.
Ryan Maxwell Photography
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Eric Hissom as Nathan in Theater J’s production of Nathan the Wise, playing through April 10. Photo by Ryan Maxwell Photography.
Ryan Maxwell Photography
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Drew Kopas as the Templar and Maboud Ebrahimzadeh as Salah ad-Din in Theater J’s production of Nathan the Wise, playing through April 10. Photo by Ryan Maxwell Photography.
Ryan Maxwell Photography
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Sarah Corey as Sittah and Em Whitworth as Rachel in Theater J’s production of Nathan the Wise, playing through April 10. Photo by Ryan Maxwell Photography.
Ryan Maxwell Photography
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The cast of Nathan the Wise in Theater J’s production of Nathan the Wise, playing through April 10. Photo by Ryan Maxwell Photography.
Ryan Maxwell Photography
Produced in association with Theater J.
