Photograph 51

"Photograph 51" tells the compelling story of Rosalind Franklin, a brilliant scientist whose critical contributions to the discovery of DNA's double helix structure were overshadowed by her male counterparts, Watson and Crick. Utilizing her expertise in X-ray diffraction, Franklin helped reveal what is often called "the secret of life." This L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance features notable actors portraying key figures, and it includes interviews with biographer Brenda Maddox and Dr. Pamela Björkman, highlighting Franklin’s invaluable legacy in science.