Copenhagen: Friendship, Physics and the Atomic Bomb
American Repertory Theatre - Loeb Drama Center (64 Brattle St. Cambridge, MA 02138)
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The last date listed for Copenhagen was Friday February 1, 2008 / 8:00pm.
12 Goldstar Member Reviews
Nikolaj Zinner
The story is a great one and the actors did very well in portraining the historical characters. Plus the physics discussed was very accurate and with good humor. Highly recommended.Written on Feb 04 2008
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Melinda Marchand
Copenhagen was superb and the performances excellent. In fact, I'm going to try to hit it again before it closes. If you are seeking a stimulating and thought provoking evening of theater, this is it.Written on Jan 30 2008
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linda
This was an interesting take on the ambiguity that can arise when trying to figure out why people do the things they do. Heisenberg was/is never able to explain completely (neither to the Bohrs nor to himself) why he remained a Nazi supporter during the war. In the end, no one seems quite sure about his/her motives.Written on Jan 21 2008
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Richard
A wonderful insight into a meeting that still remains a mystery. Delves into the relationship between science and morality, society, and art against the background of the war and the science of the bomb. Although the actors occasionally had difficulty with the complex dialog the play was well done.Written on Jan 16 2008
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Description
By turns intellectually dazzling and deeply moving, Copenhagen journeys through the realm of science and beyond.
On an autumn evening in 1941, two old friends, physicists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg, met for the first time since Nazi Germany invaded Denmark the previous year. Both men knew the secrets of nuclear fission, but would they use that information to build an atomic bomb? Would Heisenberg build a bomb for Hitler to protect Germany from another defeat? Would Bohr risk what he fears most--a nuclear war--to stop an even greater evil? All these questions confront the ghosts of Heisenberg, Bohr and his wife, Margrethe, who have gathered to determine what they never managed to agree about in life: Why did Heisenberg come to Copenhagen that night? Relationships split like atoms and memories become as uncertain as Heisenberg’s famous principle as the three reconstruct the evening.
By Michael Frayn
Directed by Scott Zigler
About the Ticket Supplier: American Repertory Theater
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) seeks to expand the boundaries of theatre, exploring the best texts from across cultures and ages. A resident company of professional artists, teachers, technicians, and administrators, the A.R.T. provides a home for outstanding directors, a training ground for young artists, and a vital cultural resource for the community.