Kyoto tickets
About Kyoto
See this four-star (London Theatre, The Guardian) play about Big Oil, and big drama. As climate change activism is on the rise, nations look to see how to address the issue as one thorny lawyer tries to maintain Big Oil's power. Kyoto plays for a limited run only this fall at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center Theater.
This startling and darkly comic new play is by Good Chance Theatre Artistic Directors and playwrights Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson (the acclaimed creators of The Jungle). Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, who together directed Stranger Things: The First Shadow, reunite for this project.
An Olivier Award nominee for Best New Play, Kyoto off Broadway comes to New York City after its acclaimed West End bow. Starring Tony nominee Stephen Kunken (Enron, Billions) as the American lawyer and oil industry lobbyist Donald Perlman, Kyoto follows the first international treaty to address climate change, highlighting the moment nations came together to to set aside their differences for the sake of the earth. But how successful were they?
"This dramatisation of the vital 1997 climate conference is urgent, emotional theatre," London Theatre wrote. "For a show that barely leaves the boardroom, it’s impressively dynamic. As compromises are made, and the room edges closer to reaching decisions, it’s also emotional – even though we know, 30 years on, how much still needs to change."
Delegates argue about commas, word choice, and implications, revealing the surreal and hysterical in minute decisions that impact how we rely on oil. "Kyoto could have a sequel, which I would happily see," The Guardian says. But this play about the diplomatic consequences of commas deserves a string of exclamation marks."
Run time
2hr 35min.
Categories
Age
Ages 13+. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre.
Start date
October 8th, 2025
End date
November 30th, 2025
Our Review
'Kyoto' Off-Broadway review — an exhilarating race to extinction
Kyoto cast and creative team
By: Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson
Director: Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin
Producer: Lincoln Center Theater, by arrangement with Royal Shakespeare Company, Good Chance Theatre, Rachel Styne, and Jessica Foung
Cast list: Stephen Kunken (as Don Pearlman), Jorge Bosch (as Raul Estrada-Oyuela), Peter Bradbury (as Fred Singer), Kate Burton (as USA), Feodor Chin (as China), Erin Darke (as Germany), Natalie Gold (as Shirley), Daniel Jenkins (as Gore/Bolin/Santer/Observer), Dariush Kashani (as Saudi Arabia), Rob Narita (as Japan), Imani Jade Powers (as Secretariat), Ferdy Roberts (as U.K./Prescott/Houghton), Roslyn Ruff (as Tanzania), Taiana Tully (as Kiribati)
Sets: Miriam Buether
Costumes: Natalie Pryce
Lighting: Aideen Malone
Sound: Christopher Reid
Other info: Video design by Akhila Krishnan, original music by Paul Englishby, dramaturgy by Gemma Stockwood
Venue
Accessibility
Wheelchair access, induction hearing loops, headsets
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Additional Information
Children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre.
This production contains explicit language.
Strobe or flashing lights are used in this production.
This production uses loud music.
This production uses theatrical haze and smoke.
Herbal cigarettes are used on stage.
No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary.
All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. Avoid bringing packages, luggage, and backpacks. Some items must be checked.
The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.
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