The Return of Benjamin Lay

The Return of Benjamin Lay By Naomi Wallace &
Marcus Rediker, directed by RSC Hon Assoc Dir Ron Daniels.

Congratulations to our very own Mark Povinelli! He has been nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Perf...
04/30/2025

Congratulations to our very own Mark Povinelli! He has been nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance for The Return of Benjamin Lay. We could not be prouder of your impeccable, timely, and honest interpretation of Quaker, abolitionist, and hero — Benjamin Lay! Drama Desk Awards

In case you missed this performance in NYC, don’t fret! You can catch Mark Povinelli’s award-nominated performance as Ben Lay in Philadelphia at Quintessence Theatre beginning May 1 (tomorrow!) through May 18. Book your tickets now at quintessencetheatre.org.

📸: Rebecca J. Michelson

Our journey in NYC has officially ended, but the story doesn’t stop there! 🎭Don’t miss the next iteration of THE RETURN ...
04/07/2025

Our journey in NYC has officially ended, but the story doesn’t stop there! 🎭

Don’t miss the next iteration of THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY starring Mark Povinelli, playing Quintessence Theatre in Philadelphia, PA from May 1 to May 18. Tickets are now available at QuintessenceTheatre.org.

📸: Rebecca J. Michelson

Our friend Dr. Jennifer Arnold stopped by the Sheen Center last night to see THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY with her friends...
04/06/2025

Our friend Dr. Jennifer Arnold stopped by the Sheen Center last night to see THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY with her friends and family during our final weekend in NYC! Thank you for celebrating the story of Ben Lay with all of us, Dr. Arnold!

“Who should see this? I think anybody who wants to feel that they’re watching something that has something important to ...
04/05/2025

“Who should see this? I think anybody who wants to feel that they’re watching something that has something important to say. People who want to re–energize their heart to feel that there is important theatre being done in New York – that there are important stories that will always be told, and this is one of them.” –Pooya Mohseni (ENGLISH on Broadway)

THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY must close this Sunday! Don’t miss one of your final chances to see this timely, awe-inspiring play at the Sheen Center in NYC.

Use code FLASH now to access $39 tickets for our final performances: sheencenter.org/events/detail/the-return-of-benjamin-lay

📸: Rebecca J. Michelson

Only FIVE performances left before the curtain closes in NYC! Don’t miss Mark Povinelli in THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY at...
04/02/2025

Only FIVE performances left before the curtain closes in NYC! Don’t miss Mark Povinelli in THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY at the Sheen Center, now through Sunday.

Use the code FLASH at checkout to access $39 tickets: sheencenter.org/events/detail/the-return-of-benjamin-lay

📸: Rebecca J. Michelson

04/02/2025

Why should you see THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY in NYC? Don’t take our word for it. Hear what audience members and Opening Night guests have to say.

You only have five performances left to catch Mark Povinelli as Benjamin Lay at the Sheen Center! Lock in your tickets now before they're gone: sheencenter.org/events/detail/the-return-of-benjamin-lay

There are only SIX CHANCES left to see Mark Povinelli as Benjamin Lay at the Sheen Center in NYC! Don’t miss this award-...
04/01/2025

There are only SIX CHANCES left to see Mark Povinelli as Benjamin Lay at the Sheen Center in NYC! Don’t miss this award-winning show about one history-making man.

Secure your tickets now, using the code FLASH for $39 tickets: sheencenter.org/events/detail/the-return-of-benjamin-lay

📸: Rebecca J. Michelson

03/31/2025

“This is one of the most wonderful theater evenings I’ve had in a very, very long time.” –Emily Mann (Director, Playwright, and Screenwriter)

We asked audience members and Opening Night guests to share what makes THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY at the Sheen Center so special, timely, and unforgettable — here’s what they had to say.

There are only six more chances left to see this award-winning play before it leaves NYC! Secure your tickets before time runs out: sheencenter.org/events/detail/the-return-of-benjamin-lay

"Mark Povinelli gives a powerhouse of a performance, absolutely phenomenal.” –📸: Rebecca J. Michelson
03/29/2025

"Mark Povinelli gives a powerhouse of a performance, absolutely phenomenal.” –

📸: Rebecca J. Michelson

🥂 Mark Povinelli after a sold-out crowd on Opening Night, sharing a laugh with Matthew Jeffers and Jillian Ilana during ...
03/28/2025

🥂 Mark Povinelli after a sold-out crowd on Opening Night, sharing a laugh with Matthew Jeffers and Jillian Ilana during cocktail hour

📸: Rebecca J. Michelson

“I was grateful and pleasantly surprised when every aspect of the performance, script, and production values far exceede...
03/27/2025

“I was grateful and pleasantly surprised when every aspect of the performance, script, and production values far exceeded my expectations.” –Damon Evans, Actor (The Jeffersons, Roots: The Next Generation)

📸: Rebecca J. Michelson

Don't miss THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY! Our final performance plays April 6. Book your seats now: sheencenter.org/events/detail/the-return-of-benjamin-lay

Our companion exhibit to THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY at the Sheen Center may be explored before or after performances of ...
03/26/2025

Our companion exhibit to THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY at the Sheen Center may be explored before or after performances of the play. Here, discover images from David Lester's graphic novel, PROPHET AGAINST SLAVERY: BENJAMIN LAY.

Want to see this exhibit in person? The companion exhibition on the Radical Legacy of Benjamin Lay remains opem through April 13 in the Janet Hennessey Dilenschneider Gallery.

📸: Rebecca J. Michelson

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