Early Buzz: The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness the Long Distance Runner

Early Buzz: The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

A stage adaptation of Alan Sillitoe’s famous 1959 short story of the same name, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner will have its US premiere by Atlantic Theater Company in January, 2014.

Adapted by award-winning playwright Roy Williams, The Long Distance Runner is the story of Colin, a young delinquent with little future who is sent to a special school for young criminals. He falls in love with long distance running, which allows him a certain escape from the hardship of this repressive facility. But when the school authorities take note of his special talent and promise Colin certain perks for his cooperation, he must choose whether to channel his skill to please the school and make his life easier, or to rebel against it and retain his independence.

TICKETS

Preview performances $20-$45 (click here for tickets)

Regular performances $45 (click here for tickets)

DATES

January 8 through February 9, 2014 (official opening January 21, 2014)

LOCATION

Atlantic Stage 2
330 West 16th Street
New York City
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RUNNING TIME

1 hour 15 minutes, no intermission

NEWS

Playbill
Atlantic’s Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner Will Feature Todd Weeks, Eshan Bay and Malik Yoba; Complete Cast Announced

CAST & CREW
(partial list)

Written by Alan Sillitoe

Adapted by Roy Williams

Directed by Leah C. Gardiner

Featuring Eshan Bay, Sheldon Best, Zainab Jah, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Patrick Murney, Joshua E. Nelson, Sydney Sainte, Raviv Ullman, Todd Weeks, Malik Yoba

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Atlantic Theater Company