10 Days in a Madhouse

The Wilma Theater

Tue, Sep 26, 2023
7:00pm

Is she insane? Or just pretending? This psychological drama follows trailblazing reporter Nellie Bly through her internment at Blackwell's Asylum, exposing, as Bly did, notions of madness and societal
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Thu, Sep 21 7:00 p.m.

Sat, Sep 23 2:00 p.m.

Tue, Sep 26 7:00 p.m.

Thu, Sep 28 7:00 p.m.

Sat, Sep 30 2:00 p.m.

Approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.

This world premiere from composer Rene Orth and librettist Hannah Moscovitch stars Kiera Duffy (Breaking the Waves) as Nellie, mezzo Raehann Bryce-Davis in her company debut as Lizzie, and baritone Will Liverman as Dr. Blackwell.

Daniela Candillari makes her company debut at the podium, and Joanna Settle (Sky on Swings) directs. Designer Andrew Lieberman's set evokes the dark labyrinth of the asylum and Nellie's journey within its walls. 

The Wilma Theater
265 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
2155467824
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