Stunning (play)

Stunning is a dramatic stage play written by American playwright David Adjmi.
The play tells the story of sixteen-year-old Lily, who lives in a Syrian-Jewish community in Brooklyn with her much older husband. Her worldview changes after an unlikely friendship with her African-American maid.

Production history

Washington D.C. (2008)

The play premiered in Washington D.C with the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, running from March 10-April 6. The production was directed by Anne Kauffman. The show was nominated for five Helen Hayes Awards, including for the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical.

Off-Broadway (2009)

The play premiered Off-Broadway at The Duke On 42nd Street Theatre, with performance dates from June 1-June 28, 2009, again directed by Kaufman. For her performance, Cristin Milioti was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for Best Actress.