Disruption tickets
About Disruption
Get Disruption tickets on TodayTix to see this four-star "witty, incisive AI play that could hardly be more timely" (The Evening Standard). Disruption plays from July 22 to September 13 at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Audiences can expect a thrilling ride as one friend unveils new technology that helps make decisions for you, which impacts his three friends in distinct and troubling ways.
Do computers know us better than we know ourselves? And even if they do, should we listen? In Disruption off Broadway, Andrew Stein examines those topical questions in his sharp new play, now making its New York premiere. Nick is a tech entrepreneur with tremendous Silicon Valley success — and a big exit. But, his next act sees him unveiling a new algorithm that can help you make life's hardest decisions. Helpful, or harmful? Don't miss Disruption in New York City, running for a limited time only.
Run time
2hr. Incl. 1 intermission.
Categories
Start date
July 22nd, 2026
End date
October 4th, 2026
“Timely AI thriller sparks urgent post-show conversations”
A Chilling Look at Our AI Future
Disruption delivers a timely and thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence's potential to manipulate our relationships and life choices. Audiences consistently praise the excellent ense...
What It Feels Like
- Thought-provoking
- Eerily relevant
- Unsettling intimacy
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy plays that spark conversation about technology's role in our lives
- You appreciate strong ensemble acting in an intimate theater setting
- You want theater that feels ripped from today's headlines
Incredibly intimate show. I enjoyed the set up of the stage. It put you in the center of the action.
Disruption is what you get when the life others tell you need is what you convince yourself you actually need, but in actuality you were already okay just the way you were.
I liked the premise of presenting real life situations to friends to see how they would respond to the idea that a computer can predict outcomes The subject is extremely relevant today and the cast was compelling in their reactions. I would like to see more plays that are this provocative.
Stars on stage
Conrad Ricamora
Elizabeth Stanley
John David Washington
Irene Sofia Lucio
Disruption cast and creative team
By: Andrew Stein
Director: Hersh Ellis
Cast list: Jason Ralph (as Barry), Conrad Ricamora (as Ben), Emma Kikue (as Raven), Elizabeth Stanley (as Jill), Joe Tippett (as Paul), John David Washington (as Nick), Shaunette Renée Wilson (as Suzie), Irene Sofia Lucio (as Mia)
Sets: Zoë Hurwitz
Costumes: Zoë Hurwitz
Lighting: Reza Behjat
Sound: Caroline Eng
Other info: Video design by Yana Biryükova, property design by Samantha Shoffner, movement coordination by Ryan VanDenBoom, intimacy direction by Claire Warden
Venue
The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center
More information about Disruption
Does anyone know what would make them truly happy? Disruption cracks that question open in this fierce and timely play about technology improving, or destroying, our lives.
Hersh Ellis directs the New York premiere of this new play that made waves in London. Now, a new production lands in Manhattan with a fabulous cast: Jason Ralph (The Magicians), Tony Award nominee Conrad Ricamora (Oh, Mary!), Emma Kikue, Tony Award nominee Elizabeth Stanley (Jagged Little Pill), Joe Tippett (Mare of Easttown), Golden Globe Award nominee John David Washington (The Piano Lesson), and Shaunette Renée Wilson (The Resident).
In a four-star review, The Stage wrote that “Andrew Stein’s compelling dark comedy feels both prophetic and deeply discomfiting… Director Hersh Ellis gives the piece a fluid, dynamic staging.” Audiences can expect a compelling story for the here and now examining our relationship to big tech — and how humans have the power to determine its future.
What to watch for
- Metro wrote, “It is rare that a hot-topic play turns out to be so good" in a four-star review.
- Jack DePalma produces the play, and he began his career as creative director for Broadway giants Barry and Fran Weissler.
- Director Hersh Ellis has had his work seen at The Public, Classic Stage Company, and Theatre Row.
- Disruption will feature scenic and costume design by Zoë Hurwitz, lighting design by Reza Behjat, sound design by Caroline Eng, and video design by Yana Biryükova. Movement direction is by Ryan VanDenBoom.