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 Experience a unique theatrical event with the candlelit production of Farinelli and the King, with an oppotunity to meet its star Mark Rylance after the show!

About Farinelli and the King:

Shakespeare's Globe production of Farinelli and the King is a new play with music by author and composer Claire van Kampen. The work comes to Broadway following a critically acclaimed and sold out production on London's West End, where it was the highest grossing show in the history of the Duke of York's Theatre and received six Olivier Award nominations.

Synopsis: King Philippe V of Spain, plagued by insomnia, lies awake in his chamber. The Queen, desperate for a cure, hears of Farinelli —a castrato with a voice so divine it has the power to captivate all who hear it. Philippe is astonished when Farinelli sings, and begs him to stay. But will Farinelli, one of the greatest celebrities of his time, choose a life of solitude over fame and fortune in the opera houses of Europe?

http://www.farinelliandthekingbroadway.com/

About Mark Rylance:

Mark was born in England in 1960 and emigrated with his family to America in 1962. He lived in Connecticut until 1969 and then moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he lived until returning to London in 1978.

Mark trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (1978-1980) under Hugh Cruttwell, and The Glasgow Citizens Theatre gave him his first job in 1980, a year in repertoire, a trip to the carnival in Venice with Goldoni, and an Equity card.

Mark last appeared in New York at Brooklyn’s St. Anne’s Warehouse in 2016 in Nice Fish, which he co-authored with the Minnesota poet Louis Jenkins and was directed by Claire van Kampen. The play was produced by The A.R.T. and St. Annes having originally been produced by Joe Dowling at The Guthrie Theatre and subsequently produced by Sonia Friedman for The Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.

Mark last appeared at The Belasco Theatre in 2013 as the Countess Olivia in Twelfth Night, and Richard in Richard III. Both productions originated at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. They were subsequently produced by Sonia Friedman and directed by Tim Carroll, Artistic Director of The Shaw Festival, Canada.

He has also appeared on Broadway as Johnny “Rooster” Byron in Jerusalem directed by Ian Rickson (The Music Box); Valere in La Bete (The Music Box) and Robert in Boeing Boeing (The Long Acre), both directed by Matthew Warchus. He first played in NYC for A Theatre for a New Audience, Henry V and Touchstone, 1992-94.

http://www.markrylance.co.uk/

Item Special Note

COURTESY OF: Mark Rylance.

PRIZE INCLUDES: Two tickets to a performance of Farinelli and the King during its Broadway run in New York City; opportunity to meet Mark Rylance post-show.

RESTRICTIONS:  Prize must be scheduled in coordination with Mr. Rylance, and is subject to both his availability and that of performance tickets.

PLEASE NOTE: In order prevent credit card fraud, if the winning bid exceeds $1,000, The Drama League of New York will require a signed credit card authorization form, a photocopy of both sides of the purchasing credit card (all but the last 4 digits may be blacked out), and proof of identity (state-issued photo ID – private ID numbers may be blacked out), OR payment via check or money order before arranging the prize package for the winner.