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National Theatre Live: Golden Boy (2026)

National Theatre Live: Golden Boy (2026)

Drama

I'm out for fame and fortune, not to be different or artistic! I don't intend to be ashamed of my life!

Release Date: 2026, November 5
Directors: Sam Yates
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Almeida Theatre, National Theatre
Cast: Daniel Mays, Oliver Ryan, Nicholas Woodeson, Josh O'Connor, David Ganly, Stanley Townsend, Hayley Squires, Jason Barnett, Richard Fleeshman, Zubin Varla, Patrick Martins, Oscar Prout

Overview:

1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with extraordinary talent and a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. Pressured by a ruthless manager, tempted by a forbidden love, and bound by the expectations of his Italian-American family, Joe is a young man torn between the seductive promise of the American Dream and the quiet honor of a decent life. He must confront what he’s willing to sacrifice, who he’s willing to become, and how to find his place in a world that demands he choose a side. Sam Yates directs Josh O'Connor in this searing revival of Clifford Odets' knockout American classic. Brought to life with a live string quartet, this propulsive drama explores ambition, identity, and the high price of success. A live stage production filmed at the Almeida Theatre, in London, UK.

Keywords:

new york city 1930s based on play or musical great depression filmed theater pro-shot theatre