The Cocktail Party

A comedic play about the universal quest for meaning, written in some of Eliot’s “most beautiful poetry” (The New York Times). A sterling example of contemporary theater, The Cocktail Party is a dramatic tour de force from one of our greatest writers to date.

Beneath the witty banter of a London cocktail party, a spiritual crisis unfolds—and a mysterious stranger offers two paths to salvation.

• Psychological Drama: A psychiatrist who is more than he seems. A troubled marriage and a devastating affair. Four lives at a crossroads where they must confront who they truly are.
• Poetic Drama: Eliot’s celebrated verse brings wit, depth, and startling beauty to the everyday conversations of people grappling with extraordinary questions.
• A Modern Classic: Explore profound existential questions about love, solitude, and the search for meaning in a world that has lost its way.
• Two Paths to Salvation: Witness the choice between the difficult path of ordinary life and the terrifying journey toward sainthood, and the unexpected fates of those who choose.