Second Stage Theater's world premiere production of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame, which is staged at the The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center, officially opened February 26, and the reviews are rolling in. The play began previews February 12.
The work is an exploration of identity, family, and the courage it takes to live authentically. Centering on the relationship between Adam (a transgender man expecting a child) and his twin sister, Eve (a scientist), the work follows Eve as she offers her brother cutting-edge prenatal services, with neither fully grasping the ramifications of her offer.
Directed by Jess McLeod, the production stars Jordan Barbour (The Inheritance), Kayli Carter (I’ll Be Right There), Elizabeth Ramos (On That Day In Amsterdam), Imani Russell (How to Dance in Ohio), Cody Sloan (Seven Deadly Sins), and Ryan Jamaal Swain (Pose).
Read the reviews below.
New York Magazine/Vulture (Sara Holdren)*
New York Theatre Guide (Austin Fimmano)
New York Stage Review (David Finkle)
TalkinBroadway (Kimberly Ramírez)
TheaterMania (Zachary Stewart)
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Playbill will continue to update this list as reviews come in.
The production features scenic design by You-Shin Chen, costume design by Hahnji Jang, lighting design by Barbara Samuels, sound design by Bailey Trierweiler and casting by The Telsey Office's Charlie Hano and Karyn Casl.
For more information, visit 2ST.com.
