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The Emperor Jones

Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 W. 22nd St.
212-727-2737
Playwright Eugene O'Neill tells the story of Brutus Jones, an African-American man who sets himself up as monarch of a Caribbean island after fleeing the United States following a prison break. The 1920 expressionistic drama is a compelling psychological portrayal of power, fear, and madness as it traces the life of the emperor as he tries to escape the island and the sins of his past. Wed.-Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 3.

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