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When the Rain Stops Falling is a compelling family saga that takes us back and forth in time from one generation to another, from 1959 to 2039, from London to Australia. With four generations of fathers and sons, their mothers, lovers and wives, the play is epic in its scope, yet at the same time extraordinarily intimate.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Apr. 18, 2010.

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About When the Rain Stops Falling on Broadway

Previews: Feb 11, 2010 • Opening: Mar 8, 2010 • Closing: Apr 18, 2010
Off-Broadway Plays Drama
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Venue

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater
150 West 65th Street
New York, NY 10023
Hearing Assistance
Assistive listening devices are available at the concessions bars.
Wheelchair Access
Accessible via elevator and entrance is behind Row H, which is the only row accessible to wheelchairs.
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What Is the Story of When the Rain Stops Falling?
When the Rain Stops Falling is an ambitious, beautifully acted family drama that moves back and forth in time between 1959 and 2039 and takes place in London and various locations in Australia. The seven characters cover four generations tied together by a dark secret. The play touches on themes of parental love and guilt and how secrets continue to affect families over time. There’s also an environmental aspect (with recurring mentions of rain) that’s especially prevalent in the first and last scene, set in 2039.
 

Reviews

A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.

""A shattering new play. A work of great sorrow and beauty given searing lucidity in David Cromer's insightful production.""

Variety

David Rooney

""A shattering new play. A work of great sorrow and beauty given searing lucidity in David Cromer's insightful production.""

Variety

David Rooney

""Jolts of powerful emotion. Andrew Bovell's play charts the bound fates of two families and several generations. Sensitively directed by David Cromer and illuminated by terrific work from an astutely assembled cast that infuses these characters with soulful, affecting depths and regular jolts of powerful emotion.""

The New York Times

Charles Isherwood

""Wildly inventive and fascinating. A provocative, entertaining, superbly realized production featuring a fine ensemble cast.""

Associated Press

Michael Kuchwara

""A stirring production filled with excellent performances.""

New York Daily News

Joe Dziemianowicz

"Four stars -- David Cromer is one of the most gifted directors of our time. The cast is superb and the design team extraordinary.""

Time Out New York

Adam Feldman

""Exhilarating! We're held rapt by fluid, intelligent writing and excellent acting.""

New York Observer

Jesse Oxfeld

Cast & Creative

Cast

Kate Blumberg
Elizabeth Law (1960s)
Gabrielle York (2013)
Mary Beth Hurt
Elizabeth Law (1988)
Rod McLachlan
Joe Ryan
Gabrielle York (1988)
Will Rogers
Gabriel Law
Gabriel York
Richard Topol
Henry Law
Henry Vick
Andrew Price

Creative

Written by
Andrew Bovell
Set Designer
David Korins
Costume Designer
Clint Ramos
Lighting Designer
Tyler Micoleau
Sound Designer
Fitz Patton
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