Played out under the bright lights of the U.S. Open Semifinals, The Last Match pits rising Russian star, Sergei Sergeyev against American great, Tim Porter in an epic showdown that follows two tennis titans through pivotal moments in their lives both on-and-off the court. This deep and intimate exploration of humanity and motivation serves as a perfect parallel to the back-and-forth play of life’s wins and losses.
The 1st Stage production of The Last Match by Anna Ziegler features Fabiolla Da Silva, Drew Kopas (previously seen in Airness), Ethan Miller (previously seen in Swimming with Whales), and Lynette Rathnam (previously seen in The Phlebotomist). The production is directed by 1st Stage Artistic Director, Alex Levy.
The design team includes: scenic design by Jessica Alexandra Cancino, costume design by Danielle Preston, lighting design by Alberto Segarra, sound design by Kenny Neal, and props design by Cindy Landrum Jacobs.
The Last Match will run at 1st Stage from June 8-25, 2023 with show times as follows: Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8 pm, Saturdays at 2 pm and 8 pm, and Sundays at 2pm.
General admission tickets are $50. Senior (65+) tickets are $47. Student, educator, and military tickets are $15. The first 20 tickets sold for every performance will cost only $20. Thursday evening tickets are $35. Tickets can be purchased online at www.1ststage.org or by calling the 1st Stage box office at 703-854-1856.
The run time is approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Captions and audio description will be offered for select performances. Check www.1stStage.org for the schedule as well as the Audience Advisoryfor the production.
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From July 13-23, 2023, 1st Stage will present The Logan Festival of Solo Performance. This one-of-a-kind festival presents national, award-winning solo performers for two weeks of outstanding performances. The 2023 festival will feature the world premiere of 1st Stage’s commissioned work Stay, Run, Stay written and performed by Khanisha Foster (Joy Rebel, 2019), Mr. Yunioshi written and performed by J. Elijah Cho (recipient of the “Best Solo Performance” at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival), and Not My First Pandemic written and performed byCésar Cadabes (an official selection of the United Solo Festival 2021).
What
The Last Match
by Anna Ziegler
directed by Alex Levy
When
June 8-25, 2023
- Thursdays at 7:30pm
- Fridays at 8pm
- Saturdays at 2 and 8pm
- Sundays at 2pm
Where
1st Stage
1524 Spring Hill Road
Tysons, VA 22102
Tickets
- $50 general admission
- $47 seniors (65+)
- $15 students, educators, and military
- The first 20 tickets sold for every performance will cost only $20
- Thursday evening tickets are $35.
Purchase online at www.1ststage.org or 703-854-1856.
About 1st Stage
1st Stage Theatre is an award-winning professional theatre in the heart of Tysons, Virginia. The company serves as a cultural hub for the community producing first-rate theatrical productions as well as hosting professional musicians, orchestras, and visual artists, and providing educational opportunities for the community. Winner of Outstanding Production for the past two seasons (The Brothers Size and Fly By Night), 1st Stage was nominated for 18 Helen Hayes Awards in 2020. Other awards include the American Theatre Wing’s National Theatre Company award. Additionally, 1st Stage is a renewed member of the Catalogue for Philanthropy class of 2020-2021. In September 2016, The Wall Street Journal called 1st Stage “one of America’s most impressive smaller regional companies.” For more information, visit 1st Stage online at www.1ststage.org or follow the theater on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
