Data at the Lucille Lortel Theatre tickets
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About Data
Get Data tickets on TodayTix to see Matthew Libby's New York premiere, a thrilling and suspenseful drama about a young programmer who learns his algorithm is the cornerstone of a huge AI surveillance project. A timely new play for our digital age where companies store, harvest, and sell our information for a quick profit, Data in New York features an exciting young cast of up-and-coming stars: Karan Brar (Jessie), Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why), Sophia Lillis (It), and Justin H. Min (The Umbrella Academy).
Data plays an 11-week limited engagement starting January 9, coming to off Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in a production directed by Tyne Rafaeli (Weather Girl, Selling Kabul). The Washington City Paper wrote that "Data mines real suspense from a horrifically realistic premise." Data off Broadway promises a singular story and one that can hit close to home.
Run time
1hr 40min. No intermission.
Categories
Plays, Stars on Stage, Crime / Thriller / Mystery, Off Broadway, Must-See, Drama, Contemporary
Age
Ages 16+.
Start date
January 9th, 2026
End date
March 29th, 2026
Stars on stage
Karan Brar
Brandon Flynn
Sophia Lillis
Justin H. Min
Data cast and creative team
By: Matthew Libby
Director: Tyne Rafaeli
Cast list: Karan Brar (as Maneesh), Brandon Flynn (as Jonah), Justin H. Min (as Alex), Sophia Lillis (as Riley)
Sets: Marsha Ginsberg
Costumes: Enver Chakartash
Lighting: Amith Chandrashaker
Sound: Daniel Kluger
Other info: Original music by Daniel Kluger
Venue
Accessibility
Special access restroom, infrared listening system, wheelchair and ramp access
More information about Data
As AI continues to take over labor, culture, and broader political conversations, Matthew Libby's play is one for the here and now, if audiences are ready to witness its dark prescience.
“When we first discovered Matthew Libby’s thrilling new play Data, we were immediately struck by how powerfully it speaks to our current moment,” said the play's producers in a joint statement. “It’s an innovative, fast-paced play exploring the tension between technology and morality. With an extraordinary cast bringing these characters to life, we’re excited to share this prescient and gripping work with audiences at the Lortel Theatre this winter.”
The play first premiered online during COVID before making its live stage debut at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. last year. Now, it comes to another tech hub, New York City, sharing a sinister and timely tale about how easy it is for us to give up our information, freely, and see it manipulated to horrifying ends.
What to watch for
- The Washington Post said the play "examines the fallible human beings behind the algorithms."
- DC Theater Arts raved that the show highlights "the dehumanizing power of our electronic government."
- Many modern shows have featured on overreaching technology, including Ayad Akhtar's' McNeal and Caryl Churchill's Love and Information.
- Matthew Libby is a two-time Princess Grace Award finalist.
Frequently asked questions
What is Data about?
Data is a new play and suspenseful thriller about the darkest ambitions of Silicon Valley.
What is the running time of Data?
Data runs for 1hr 40min. No intermission.
Which theatre is Data at?
Data is at New York's Lucille Lortel Theatre, which is located at 121 Christopher Street, New York, 10014.
How much are tickets for Data?
Data tickets start at $53.
What is the age recommendation for Data?
Ages 16+.
How do you get tickets for Data?
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