The Persians were the most powerful empire the world had ever seen. The Persians' army was the biggest war machine ever assembled. The Persians marched off to destroy their most hated enemies. The Persians lost the war and the world.
The revolution is about to begin ... let us entertain you!
“Brilliant! Inspired! Original!
Implausibly funny and entertaining; alive enough to surprise even the performers themselves.”
THE NEW YORK TIMES
The Persians... was one of the best reviewed shows of 2006, moved to a premiere Off-Broadway house, sold-out houses and extended twice. Later that year, The Persians... was published in Playing with Canons.
NOMINATED FOR 3 NY IT AWARDS INCLUDING
BEST MUSICAL OF THE YEAR
The songs...
Welcome to the Persians
Takhseer, or Blame
Funk Opera
Woe Upon Woe
Persia On My Mind
“Brilliant...Inspired...Original!
Implausibly funny and entertaining!”
THE NEW YORK TIMES
“An adorable party by a sprightly bunch of comedians.
A miracle of topicality.”
TIME OUT NEW YORK
“The dynamic Waterwell ensemble’s relentless energy revitalizes this ancient allegory.
Resourceful and hilariously entertaining.”
VILLAGE VOICE
"Waterwell has artfully staked a claim on our collective conscious.”
Scott & Barbara Siegel / THEATERMANIA
“A lively and utterly engaging evening of theatre.”
BACKSTAGE
“Clever and effective work form a new company who show great talent and promise.”
AMERICAN THEATER WEB
“Breathtaking! Hugely entertaining and enormously affecting.”
THE NEW YORK THEATRE EXPERIENCE
"There's no way that a written description can do justice to this cast's blazing energy and inventiveness.”
THEATER SCENE
“I’ve found out where the next generation of theatre-goers are hanging out...Catch it while you can!
NEW YORK THEATRE GUIDE