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In The Oldest Boy, Tenzin, the toddler son of an American woman and a Tibetan man, is recognized as the reincarnation of a high Buddhist teacher. Differing cultures contend with competing ideas of faith and love when two monks seek permission to take Tenzin to a monastery in India to begin his training as a spiritual master. His parents must decide whether to send their young son away or keep him home.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Dec. 28, 2014.

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About The Oldest Boy on Broadway

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Show Dates

Previews: Oct 9, 2014 • Opening: Nov 3, 2014 • Closing: Dec 28, 2014
Off-Broadway Plays Drama

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Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater
150 West 65th Street
New York, NY 10023
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Accessible via elevator and entrance is behind Row H, which is the only row accessible to wheelchairs.
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In The Oldest Boy, Tenzin, the toddler son of an American woman and a Tibetan man, is recognized as the reincarnation of a high Buddhist teacher. Differing cultures contend with competing ideas of faith and love when two monks seek permission to take Tenzin to a monastery in India to begin his training as a spiritual master. His parents must decide whether to send their young son away or keep him home.

Cast & Creative

Cast

James Yaegashi
Father
Ernest Abuba
The Oldest Boy

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Written by
Sarah Ruhl
Director
Rebecca Taichman
Set Designer
Mimi Lien
Costume Designer
Anita Yavich
Lighting Designer
Japhy Weideman
Sound Designer
Darron L West
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