The Father (Frank Langella)

Florian Zeller’s devastating international masterpiece 'The Father' turned the stage of the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre into a spectacular, terrifyingly effective psychological maze in 2016 under the auspices of Manhattan Theatre Club. Masterfully translated by Christopher Hampton, the claustrophobic narrative unfolds entirely inside a shifting apartment that slowly strips away scenic elements to mimic the internal reality of Andre, a proud, fiercely independent elderly man who is sliding into advanced dementia, losing track of his daughter and his surroundings. Directed by Doug Hughes, the historic production was elevated by Frank Langella’s monumental, Tony-winning performance.