About the Show

André Holland stars in this 20th anniversary production, co-directed by Tarell Alvin McCraney and Bijan Sheibani.

Set in the Deep South, The Brothers Size follows the story of Ogun and Oshoosi, two brothers trying to rebuild their relationship after time apart. Ogun, grounded and hardworking, has welcomed Oshoosi back into his life following his younger brother’s release from prison. But when Elegba, Oshoosi’s charismatic former cellmate, reappears, the pull of the past threatens the fragile trust between the brothers. As tensions rise, they must confront questions of loyalty, identity, and personal freedom.

The play is written by Tarell Alvin McCraney, who won an Academy Award for Moonlight. McCraney also co-directs this 20th anniversary production alongside Bijan Sheibani (Barber Shop Chronicles at BAM). The cast features André Holland (Moonlight, Exhibiting Forgiveness) as Ogun, Alani iLongwe (Paradise Blue, Arthur the King) as Oshoosi, and Malcom Mays (Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Snowfall) as Elegba.

Presented in the round, the production incorporates elements of Yoruba mythology and storytelling, reflecting the cultural roots that inform the characters’ lives and choices.

Critic Reviews (7)

"For as much as the play is about the very real and very prescient themes of Black incarceration, brotherhood and Black masculinity, “The Brothers Size” doesn’t feel as grounded as it needs to be to make these relationships and motifs sing."
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"Holland’s return to The Brothers Size adds depth to the show's relationship to time."
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"polished to a deep lustre, is the finest exertion of McCraney’s talents, elevated by a cast with staggering gifts."
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"It’s as powerful now as it was then, and proves once again that he is a singular artist."
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"Tarell Alvin McCraney, working from a Yoruba folk tale, unsparingly probes relationships formed of equal parts love, rage, and responsibility. It has the authentic feel of tragedy"
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an exercise in oblique storytelling. Still, there is power and beauty in this revival
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‘The Brothers Soze’ combines the flashy showmanship of a young artist with an unexpectedly polished maturity. There’s a simple elegance to the storytelling, enhanced by shifts into poetic language
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