Brian Cox in The Score
EXTENDED—SEP 11–OCT 25, 2026
Harman Hall
★★★★ “Brian Cox is magnificent.” –The Telegraph
★★★★ “Irresistible and bittersweet.” –The Stage
★★★★ “Brian Cox strikes a chord as J.S. Bach.” –The Times (UK)
★★★★ “Trevor Nunn‘s grand production…nicely composed.” –Daily Mail
“Brian Cox is magnetic as J.S. Bach.” –The Guardian
By Oliver Cotton
Directed by Trevor Nunn
How does art survive when despots rule?
Powerhouse Golden Globe-winning actor Brian Cox (HBO’s Succession) is directed by the legendary Trevor Nunn (Les Misérables, Cats) in The Score, which pits creativity against the whims of power.
In spring 1747, Johann Sebastian Bach (Cox) reluctantly visits the court of Frederick II, Europe’s most ambitious and dangerous leader. When the king presents Bach with a musical puzzle, the composer must confront how to rise to the challenge without forsaking his own morality. Brian Cox brings a “volcanic presence” (The Times (UK)) to Bach in the play’s only American engagement.
Runtime: Approximately two and a half hours, including one 20-minute intermission.
Tickets and Schedule
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Cast
Anna Magdalena Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach
Voltaire
Emelia
Frederick II, King of Prussia
Helstein, Courtier, u/s Frederick II
Courtier, u/s Franz Benda, u/s Carl Graun, u/s Johann Quantz
Maidservant, u/s Anna Magdalena Bach, u/s Emelia
Courtier, u/s Carl Bach, u/s Helstein
Carl Graun
Johann Quantz
Herr von Meckelsdorf, u/s Johann Sebastian Bach, u/s Voltaire
Franz Benda
Carl Bach
Artistic Team
Writer: Oliver Cotton
Director: Trevor Nunn
Set and Costume Designer: Robert Jones
Lighting Designer: Johanna Town
Sound Designer: Sophie Cotton
Casting Director: Ginny Schiller
Associate Director: Cordelia Monsey
Producer: Theatre Royal Bath Productions, Len Blavatnik And Danny Cohen
Company Stage Manager: Felix Dunning
Deputy Stage Manager: Lorna Earl
Stage Manager: Laura Smith*
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
Production Photos
WETA Night | Friday, OCT 2
Explore the musical influences in The Score with WETA Classical and STC.
Our WETA Night partnership includes FREE pre- and post-show discussions with experts on classical music and the world of the play. Plus, meet WETA in the Harman Hall lobby before the show or during intermission and enter to win a giftbag filled with goodies from WETA and STC.
Pre-Show Music Discussion
6:30pm | Harman Hall Forum
Explore the music of The Score with WETA Classical host James Jacobs.
Free RSVP is recommended.
Post-Show Play Discussion
10pm | Harman Hall Theatre
WETA host James Jacobs and STC Artistic Producer Drew Lichtenberg discuss The Score, with time for Q&A.
Included with your ticket to the OCT 2 performance. No RSVP required.
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Sponsors
With Leadership Support From:
Daniel W. Hamilton
Production Sponsors:
Nick & Marla Allard
Irina Emerson
Dr. Julie Feinsilver
Marcel Lafollette & Jeffrey Stine
Dr. Michael Olding & Chris Morrison
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