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Constellations

May 13 – June 11, 2017
On the U.S. Bank Main Stage

Starring Silas Weir Mitchell (Monroe on NBC’s Grimm)
This spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know delving into the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raising questions about the difference between choice and destiny. Imagine: What if everything you’ve ever done exists along with everything you’ve never done?

Who’s Who:
View the cast and creative team bios.

Playbill:
Explore the playbill.

Run Time:
Approximately 75 minutes; no intermission.

Note:
Recommended for ages 16 and up. Contains some explicit language. Children under 6 are not permitted at any production

Constellations

  • Previews are May 13-18 | Opening night May 19
  • By Nick Payne
  • Directed by Chris Coleman
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Reviews of "Constellations"

"In the hands of such capable actors, the play dances through its complex premise with energy and purpose. For a play based on theoretical physics, Constellations twinkles with romance. ...

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Dana Green's Inspiration for Marianne in "Constellations"

Becoming a theoretical physicist can be a daunting task. Here's a look at some of the resources Dana Green is using to prepare for her role in Constellations.

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Constellations Team Visits an Apiary

The cast and members of the Constellations creative team took advantage of some summer weather to take a research field trip to a local apiary and learned about beekeeping from Tim Wessels of Bridgetown Bees.

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Post Show Talkback with Beekeeper + Physicist

Hear from two experts that advised the Constellations cast and creative team. Sunday June 4th following the matinee.

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Resource Guide: The World of the Play

Explore the glossary and references in Nick Payne's Constellations.

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Resource Guide: Language of the Play

Explore the accents and languages used onstage in Constellations.

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The Science Behind "Constellations" 101

Indulge in string theory and multiverses.

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"Constellations" Cast and Creative Team

Learn about Silas Weir Mitchell (Monroe in Grimm) and Dana Green (last seen at The Armory in Great Expectations) along with the out-of-this-world crew behind Constellations.

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Cosmic Love

For millennia, storytellers the world over have riffed on the idea that true love might be “written in the stars.” Literary Manager, Benjamin Fainstein on love in the cosmic world.

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