A journey worth taking.
After completing a cross-country bike trip, 21-year-old Leo makes an unplanned visit to his feisty 91-year-old grandmother Vera in her rent-controlled Greenwich Village apartment. Over the course of a single month, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder, and ultimately find each other. Finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and winner of the 2012 Obie Award for Best New American Play.
4000 Miles Bike Giveaway!
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what critics are saying about the show
Westport Country Playhouse has had a stunning season so far, and that terrific work continues with Amy Herzog’s Pulitzer finalist, ‘4000 Miles.’"
Brooks Appelbaum…thought-provoking ... perfect casting… another Playhouse hit, in a summer of them."
Dan WoogIn a word, the play is stunning… a ‘must-see.’"
Luxury Experiencewatch video
Watch the sizzle reel!
Official trailer for 4000 Miles
Cast shares memories of their grandparents
When did you learn to ride a bike?
PRODUCTION PHOTOS
FROM THE REHEARSAL ROOM
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4000 Miles is a play for anyone who’s ever felt stuck. Anyone who’s been lonely, even for a time. Anyone who has despaired, or wished to reach out and connect with someone, but struggled to do so. Anyone who’s been old and anyone who’s been young. It is a profoundly complex and compassionate look at two somewhat lost people and the moments in which they find each other, even across the enormity of a multi-generational divide. And it may be one of the wisest plays I’ve encountered in a long time.
David Kennedy
Director
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“…an intergenerational Odd Couple — with laughs aplenty, and space for a few tears too…”
TIME MAGAZINE
“Altogether wonderful drama…”
THE NEW YORK TIMES
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MORE INSIGHTS. MORE FUN.
Get more from your experience at the Playhouse by joining us for one of our pre- or post-show events!
Taste of Tuesday
Tue, Aug 23 at 6PMA fun reception pairing wine + food from one of our restaurant partners. Available only as part of a season ticket package (no longer available)
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LGBT NIGHT OUT
Thu, Aug 25 at 7PMA fun, pre-show cocktail party for the LGBTQ+ community and friends. Package no longer available. Call box office for single tickets.
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POST-PLAY DIALOGUE
Thu, Aug 25, post-showLiam Lonegan hosts Yolande Ford, LPC in a post-show discussion with audience members. Free and open to all.
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OPENING NIGHT
Sat, Aug 27, post-showCelebrate the opening of each production along with the cast, crew, and creative team. Free with ticket to the show.
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SUNDAY SYMPOSIUM
Sun, Aug 28, post-showSpecial guests Mia Dillon and Clay Singer take the stage for a conversation about the themes of the play with Assistant Artistic Director, Liam Lonegan.
No ticket necessary — free and open to all.
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BACKSTAGE PASS
Wed, Aug 31 matinee, post-showLearn how the Playhouse technical staff brought each show to the stage. No ticket necessary — free and open to all.
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OPEN CAPTIONS
Sun, Sep 4 matineeDeaf and hard of hearing audiences can enjoy the performance while watching an easy-to-read digital screen with the actors’ dialogue.
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Making theater open to all.
The Playhouse offers a variety of accessible ticket pricing options, including pay-what-you-will performances, first responder discounts, free tickets for Indigenous peoples, and more.
See ticketing discounts“It’s a small story about a big idea: the power of compassion to heal, and by the time the play has concluded, your own capacity for empathy has been stirred, and perhaps even enriched.”
THE NEW YORK TIMES
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This production of 4000 Miles is sponsored by Eunice & David Bigelow Foundation.
Media Sponsorship for the 2022 season is generously provided by Moffly Media and WSHU Public Radio.
In-kind Corporate Sponsorship provided by Cycleology Bike and Ski.
COVID PROTOCOLS
To attend all in-person performances to 4000 Miles, all audience members wear a mask at all times while inside. Please review our full safety protocols here.
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directed by DAVID KENNEDY