Marcel on the Train
| Marcel on the Train | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Written by | Ethan Slater and Marshall Pailet |
| Subject | Marcel Marceau |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Occupied France, 1943 |
| Premiere | |
| Date | February 5, 2026 |
| Place | Classic Stage Company New York |
Marcel on the Train is a play by Ethan Slater and Marshall Pailet. It is based on the life of Marcel Marceau. It premiered at the Classic Stage Company in 2026 in a production starring Ethan Slater as Marceau.
Production history
Off Broadway (2026)
The play premiered at the Classic Stage Company on February 5, 2026, running until March 22. The production was directed by Marshall Pailet and designed by Scott Davis, Sarah Laux, Studio Luna, and Jill BC Du Boff.[1]
Cast and characters
| Character | Off Broadway[2] |
|---|---|
| Marcel Marceau | Ethan Slater |
| Henri | Alex Wyse |
| Etiennette | Maddie Corman |
| Adolphe | Max Gordon Moore |
| Berthe | Tedra Millan |
| Everyone Else | Aaron Serotsky |
Awards and nominations
Off Broadway production
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Drama League Awards[3] | Outstanding Production of a Play | Pending | |
| Outstanding Direction of a Play | Marshall Pailet | Pending | ||
| Distinguished Performance | Ethan Slater | Pending | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design | Studio Luna | Pending | |
References
- ↑ Vincentelli, Elisabeth (2026-02-22). "'Marcel on the Train' Review: A Famous Mime's Little-Known Back Story". The New York Times. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ Russo, Gillian (6 January 2026). "Ethan Slater and more to star in 'Marcel on the Train' off Broadway". New York Theatre Guide. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
- ↑ Gans, Andrew (April 20, 2026). "2026 Drama League Awards Nominations Are Out; Read the Full List". Playbill. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
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