Life of Pi
Eisenhower Theater
Based on the novel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, Life of Pi is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives new life to Broadway” (The Today Show). After a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi survives on a lifeboat with four companions—a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger.
Dec. 17, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025
Genre
Theater
Price Range
$49.00 – $179.00
Runtime
APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS AND 30 MINUTES
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Winner of three Tony Awards® and the Olivier Award for Best Play, the Broadway and West End sensation Life of Pi is “an exhilarating evening of theater” (The Wall Street Journal).
Based on the novel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, Life of Pi is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives new life to Broadway” (The Today Show). After a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi survives on a lifeboat with four companions—a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger.
Told with jaw-dropping visuals, world-class puppetry, and exquisite stagecraft, Life of Pi creates a breathtaking journey that will leave you filled with awe and joy.
Recommended for ages 10+. Contains some depictions of violence, smoke, haze, flashing lights, and loud sounds throughout.
Life of Pi | Dec. 17, 2024–Jan. 5, 2025
Sonya Venugopal, Celia Mei Rubin, Hiran Abeysekera by Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade.
The Company by Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade.
Rajesh Bose, Hiran Abeysekera by Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade
Rowan Magee, Celia Mei Rubin, and Nikki Calonge. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade.
Salma Qarnain, Rowan Magee & Celia Mei Rubin. Photo by Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade.
Photo by Ellie Kurttz.
Photo by Ellie Kurttz.
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