Prayer for the French Republic to Make St. Louis Premiere at New Jewish Theatre

The Tony-nominated play by Joshua Harmon will run from April 16 to May 3, 2026.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 12:03am

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New Jewish Theatre will present the St. Louis premiere of the play "Prayer for the French Republic" by Tony Award-nominated playwright Joshua Harmon. Directed by NJT Artistic Director Rebekah Scallet, the play spans more than 70 years, following five generations of a French-Jewish family as they grapple with questions of safety, identity, and belonging.

Why it matters

The play has received critical acclaim, including three Tony nominations and awards from the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle. Its St. Louis premiere at the New Jewish Theatre will bring this acclaimed work to local audiences, exploring themes of identity and belonging that resonate with the city's diverse Jewish community.

The details

The production features the return of Founding Artistic Director Kathleen Sitzer, who will appear as Irma. The cast includes Jenni Ryan, Dave Cooperstein, Hailey Medrano, Bryce Miller, John Wilson, Lilah Kreis, Bob Harvey, Kathleen Sitzer, Bill Stine, Adam Flores, and Ben Hammock. The creative team includes David Blake, Heather Reynolds, Mary Robinson, and Michele Friedman Siler.

  • The play will run from April 16 to May 3, 2026.
  • Performances will take place on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

The players

New Jewish Theatre

A local theatre company in St. Louis that will be presenting the St. Louis premiere of "Prayer for the French Republic".

Joshua Harmon

The Tony-nominated playwright who wrote "Prayer for the French Republic".

Rebekah Scallet

The Artistic Director of New Jewish Theatre who will be directing the production.

Kathleen Sitzer

The Founding Artistic Director of New Jewish Theatre who will be appearing in the production as Irma.

Wool Studio Theatre

The venue where the production will be held, located at 2 Millstone Campus Drive in St. Louis, Missouri.

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What’s next

Tickets for the production are available by calling 314-442-3283 or visiting jccstl.com/njt.

The takeaway

The St. Louis premiere of "Prayer for the French Republic" at the New Jewish Theatre will bring this acclaimed play exploring themes of identity and belonging to local audiences, showcasing the city's diverse Jewish community and the talent of the New Jewish Theatre company.