The Brothers Size Tickets

The Brothers Size in New York

The Brothers Size returns to New York, coming to The Shed’s Griffin Theater, on West 30th Street, for an immersive, in‑the‑round staging. This brand new revival marks the 20th anniversary of Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney’s deeply moving fable of loyalty, freedom, and the bonds of brotherhood. The Brothers Size is “[A] magical portrait of Southern masculinity” (The Guardian), so don’t miss your chance to witness this transformative production, running for a strictly limited season - secure your tickets today.

What is the play The Brothers Size about? 

Set in the Deep South, this modern fable explores the intense bond between two brothers - Ogun, the steadfast elder, and Oshoosi, freshly released from prison - whose reunion is complicated by the arrival of the enigmatic Elegba. Drawing from Yoruba storytelling traditions, the play weaves live music and myth into its narrative of a brotherhood tested by temptation, resilience, and the yearning for freedom.

The play originally premiered at Under the Radar Festival while McCraney completed graduate school, and soon received a full staging at both The Public Theater New York and the Young Vic in London. The Brothers Size first captivated audiences nearly two decades ago, and this intimate, in-the-round revival celebrates the 20th anniversary of this piece of “propulsive, physical theatre” (LA Times). 

Who are the cast of The Brothers Size?

The Brothers Size stars André Holland as Ogun Size. Holland is an actor best known for his role in the Academy Award-winning movie Moonlight. His other credits include American Horror Story: Roanoke for FX, Castle Rock for Hulu, Jitney at the Samuel J Friedman Theater and Exhibiting Forgiveness at The Shed. 

Alani iLongwe plays Oshoosi Size. iLongwe is a writer, director and actor whose credits include Arthur the King, Law and Order: SVU, Paradise Blue, Romeo & Juliet at The Classical Theater of Harlem and Two Trains Running at Seattle Rep. 

Malcolm Mays completes the cast as Elegba. Mays is an actor, musician and filmmaker. His credits include Southpaw, Life of a King, Snowfall for FX and Power Book III: Raising Kanan for Starz.

Who are the creative team of The Brothers Size? 

The production is written and co-directed by Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney. McCraney is best known for adapting his own play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue into the Academy Award-winning film Moonlight. He is a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Ensemble and Artistic Director of Geffen Playhouse. McCraney’s other credits include Ms. Blakk for President for Steppenwolf, In The Red and Brown Water at the Alliance Theatre and the Young Vic and Choir Boy for the Samuel J Friendman Theatre. 

Olivier Award nominee Bijan Sheibani codirects. Sheibani is a British director and writer, whose work includes Til the Stars Come Down and Barber Shop Chronicles for the National Theatre, The Brothers Size at the Young Vic and the UK tour of War Horse. 

Juel D. Lane (Ailey II, Dallas Black Dance Theatre) choreographs, while Suzu Sakai (The Rake’s Progress, Straight White Men) designs the immersive set. Costumes are by Dede Ayite (Buena Vista Social Club, Purpose), with lighting by Adam Honoré (Cats: The Jellicle Ball) and Spencer Doughtie (Frou Frou: A Menagerie of Sorts). Sound design and original music are by Stan Mathabane (Minor Music, The Seven), inspired by traditional Yoruba music. 

Book Tickets for The Brothers Size at The Shed 

Accept your invitation to be part of a soulful, myth‑infused meditation on freedom, identity, and kinship. Don’t miss the intimate staging and powerhouse performances in this “electrifying, superbly acted” (Financial Times), play. Book your tickets for The Brothers Size at The Shed today, and let the story of brotherhood move you.