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Broadway's 'Marjorie Prime' Explores AI, Memory, and Loss

12/11/2025

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Story summary

Jordan Harrison's play Marjorie Prime is on Broadway, exploring memory, loss, and artificial intelligence as Marjorie interacts with a holographic version of her late husband Walter.
The revival features June Squibb, 96, delivering a poignant performance as Marjorie.
The play is set in a near-future where AI companions assist the elderly.
Directed by Anne Kauffman, the revival aligns with contemporary AI advances and prompts reflection on aging and memory.

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Story summary

Jordan Harrison's play Marjorie Prime is on Broadway, exploring memory, loss, and artificial intelligence as Marjorie interacts with a holographic version of her late husband Walter.
The revival features June Squibb, 96, delivering a poignant performance as Marjorie.
The play is set in a near-future where AI companions assist the elderly.
Directed by Anne Kauffman, the revival aligns with contemporary AI advances and prompts reflection on aging and memory.