“Cox is the draw, and his vigorous Bach HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES…It’s a pleasure to see Cox play the audience like a fiddle.”
–The Washington Post

★★★★ “TIGHTLY WRITTEN…Nunn’s direction punctuates the humor, and the paranoia, with a deft touch.”
–Metro Weekly

“Cox is A COMMANDING PRESENCE as Bach…A master thespian at work.”
–BroadwayWorld

“ON THE NOSE…Lands with real force in a city as attuned to power and politics as Washington.”
–Washington Lobbyist

“MASTERFUL…Uniformly excellent acting…A true ensemble production.”
–Washington Unbound

“A FEAST…A reflection on faith that delights the senses, a drama rife with laughter, a prank that may reveal something profound.”
–The Georgetowner

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 hours and 45 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission.

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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

All shows, artists, venues, and dates are subject to change.