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Production History

The Philadelphia premiere of Broadway's Tony Award-Winning smash-hit comedy!

God of Carnage

By Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton

2011-2012 Season
Mainstage Production History

God of Carnage is a comedy of manners without the manners! This internationally acclaimed comedy takes you into the most dangerous place on Earth: parenthood. The play is about two pairs of parents, one of whose child has hurt the other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become increasingly childish, resulting in the evening devolving into unmannered chaos. From the writers that brought you the hit comedy Art comes this savagely funny Tony Award-Winning Best Play that will leave you roaring with laughter!

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