Bad Kreyòl
Bad Kreyòl is a DC premiere of a new play by Tony Award-nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau, directed by Stori Ayers. The story follows Simone, a first-generation Haitian American who returns to Haiti to fulfill her dying grandmother's wish. She hopes to reconnect with her roots and reunite with her entrepreneur cousin Gigi, who was born and raised in Haiti. However, misconceptions and misunderstandings lead to dangerous mistakes, forcing both cousins to confront what they truly know—and don't know—about their family and themselves. Hailed as a New York Times Critic's Pick, the play is a heartwarming and timely celebration of bold women, ancestry, and the universal language of love. Morisseau describes it as a love letter to her heritage and culture, celebrating the beauty and revolutionary spirit of Haiti and the Black diaspora, and affirming that to love a people is to learn their language.
When: May 20 through June 13, 2027. Previews are Thursday through Sunday; regular performances run Thursday through Sunday of each week.
Showtimes: Preview performances are Thursday and Friday at a time not specified, Saturday and Sunday at a time not specified. Regular performances follow the same day pattern. Specific showtimes are not listed in the provided text but are likely evening performances for weekdays and matinees or evenings on weekends. Check the venue's official schedule for exact times.
Tickets: Previews: $42 for Thursday and Friday performances, $56 for Saturday and Sunday performances. Regular performances: $53 for Thursday and Friday, $70 for Saturday and Sunday. Various discounts are available as described below.
Discounts: Senior rate (65+): save 10% with code SENIOR. Student rate: $20 tickets with code STUDENT. Educator rate: $20 tickets with code EDUCATOR. Military and first responder rate: save 10% with code HERO. Under 30: $25 tickets for patrons 30 and younger using code UNDER30 (one ticket per order, not available on weekend matinees). Rush tickets: a limited number available via walk-up cash purchase at the box office beginning one hour before each performance. Group discounts are also available. Enter the appropriate discount code during online checkout.
Ages: Age restrictions are not specified; likely suitable for general audiences, but content may address adult themes. Contact the venue for age recommendations.
Run time: Not provided in the text. Expected to be approximately 90 minutes to two hours without intermission, but this is speculative. Check with Mosaic Theater.
Venue: Mosaic Theater Company, location not specified in the text but likely in Washington, DC. The venue offers accessibility services; contact them for specific needs.
Note: The production is supported by the Partners Circle, including Visionaries Joan O. & David P. Maxwell, Believer Stephen Riddick, and other named advocates. The play is a regional premiere and part of Mosaic Theater's 2026/27 season.