‘Here There Are Blueberries,’ About Nazi Photo Trove, Heads to Broadway

The play “Here There Are Blueberries,” which centers on archivists debating how to handle a troubling gift of Nazi-era photographs, will open at the Barrymore Theater on Broadway in November. The production, directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus, is based on the true story of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum receiving an album of photographs taken at Auschwitz. The play explores the ethical dilemmas faced by the archivists as they grapple with the implications of preserving such material. The Broadway run marks a significant transition for the play, which had its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in 2024. The cast includes actors such as Elizabeth Marvel and Santino Fontana. The play's title refers to a phrase from a letter written by a Holocaust survivor, which serves as a poignant commentary on the photographs' content. The production is expected to generate considerable attention due to its subject matter and the ongoing relevance of Holocaust remembrance.