Swinton Embarks on NYC Stage Debut with 'Man to Man'

Tilda Swinton is set to make her New York stage debut this winter, starring in Manfred Karge's 'Man to Man.' The Academy Award winner will reprise the role she first originated in 1987.

The production is scheduled to begin performances at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on February 21, 2027, with an official opening night on February 28. This engagement is for a strictly limited eight-week run.

Before its New York premiere, the show will have limited engagements in Scotland at the Traverse Theatre and in Germany at the Berliner Ensemble. Swinton recently returned to the stage in this role at London's Royal Court Theatre, her first stage appearance since the original production.

'Man to Man' is set in 1930s Germany and tells the story of a woman who assumes her dead husband's identity, living as Ella/Max as her country navigates profound changes, including war and dictatorship. The original production was commissioned by the Traverse Theatre in 1987 and later transferred to the Royal Court Theatre in 1988.

The revival features the original creative team, including director Stephen Unwin, designer Bunny Christie, and translator Anthony Vivis. Lighting design is by Ben Ormerod, sound design by Elena Peña, and projection design by Matt Powell.