Cast & creatives
People behind the production
The Cradle Will Rock is a landmark in American theatre, a 1937 political musical by Marc Blitzstein that blends operatic and popular song forms with a social-realism narrative. Known for its Brechtian critique of labor, capital, the press, and society, the work has a storied history, including a famous onstage re-performance after a censorship interruption at its Broadway opening. Originally directed by Orson Welles for the Federal Theatre Project, it would later enjoy Broadway, Off-Broadway, and West End revivals. Here you’ll find a concise biography, key recordings, and up-to-date tour information to help you secure your seats with confidence.