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OVERVIEW

Step into the charged atmosphere of a 1950s South African tea shop in Athol Fugard’s “Master Harold”…and the Boys, a gripping, deeply personal drama that unflinchingly confronts the realities of race, power, and betrayal. On a rainy afternoon, Hally, a white teenager, passes the time with Sam and Willie, two Black waiters who have helped raise him by filling the gaps of a broken home with warmth, wisdom, and laughter. But as the day unfolds, playful memories give way to painful truths, and a single moment threatens to shatter the fragile bond between them forever.

2025/2026 SEASON SPONSOR

Performance Information

Running Time
95 minutes, no intermission.
Warnings

Theatrical Haze • Partial Nudity

Content Advisory: This production contains profanity.

Age Recommendation: 12+
All Geffen Playhouse productions are intended for an adult audience; children under 10 years of age will not be admitted.

Gil Cates Theater
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“an unmissable event”

— Los Angeles Times

“one of Geffen Playhouse's best, a masterpiece”

— Splash Magazines

“land[s] like a gut punch”

— We Live Entertainment

“a must see addition to your theatre calendar”

— 2UrbanGirls

“a masterclass in empathy”

— The Hollywood Times

“flawless”

— LA Theatrix

“This revival is essential viewing”

— Donloe's Lowdown

“uniformly excellent”

— Politics Money Culture

“a winning revival”

— Broadway World

“deeply affecting”

— Indulge Magazine

“storytelling at its best”

— Stage and Cinema

“Geffen Playhouse’s production rattles your bones”

— 1 MInute Critic

“a thing of beauty and deserves to be seen”

— LA Hidden Gems

“masterfully revived”

— Angeles Stage

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