Budapest Hosts Amy Herzog’s “Jaj, Nagyi!”

Experience Amy Herzog’s 4000 Miles (Jaj, nagyi!) in Budapest—a heartwarming, witty generational comedy starring Piroska Molnár. Limited dates, intimate venues, online tickets available. Don’t miss it.
when: 2026.02.10., Tuesday, Budapest

A grandson rings the bell at 3 a.m., pushing a bike and hauling a heavy backpack, claiming he was just passing by. What does a good grandmother do? First, she pops a hearing aid into her ear, then she sets about making space for the great traveler. That’s the warm, funny kickoff to Amy Herzog’s hit comedy Jaj, nagyi! (4000 Miles), a critics’ and audience favorite around the world, where two generations, two worlds, and two mindsets—and a stash of unspoken words—blend into a heart-melting, witty cocktail. The odd-couple roommates’ tale of understanding, acceptance, and moving on is a true gift for a great leading actress and her young partners.

Dates and Venues

Budapest, 6SZÍN
– Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 19:00
– Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 19:00
– Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 19:00

Budapest, Corvin Cultural Center – Erzsébetliget Theater (Corvin Művelődési Ház – Erzsébetligeti Színház)
– Saturday, February 14, 2026, 18:00

Addresses:
– 1066 Budapest, District VI – Terézváros, Jókai St. 6.
– 1165 Budapest, District XVI, Hunyadvár St. 43/B

Organizers reserve the right to change the time and program.

Cast

Piroska Molnár
Barnabás Rohonyi
Lili László

Creative Team

Translator and Dramaturg: Gergely Zöldi
Set: Péter Ondraschek
Costumes: Julcsi Kiss
Poster: László Csáfordi
Assistant Directors: Zsuzsa Szakács / Miklós Varga
Director: Máté Szabó
Producer: Tibor Orlai

Why See It

As one critic put it: “If your heart feels heavy, or you just crave warmth, see this show. If you’re from the older generation and can’t understand your grandchild, or you’re Gen Y and your grandparents drive you mad, see this show. If you simply love theater, see this show.”

Tickets

Online ticketing available. Prices: from $12.40 to $23.40.

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Pros
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Heartwarming, funny play (Amy Herzog’s 4000 Miles) that’s easy to relate to across generations
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Affordable tickets by U.S. standards ($12–$23), so low-risk evening out
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Central Budapest venues (6SZÍN in District VI, Erzsébetliget Theater in District XVI) are safe, family-friendly atmospheres for teens and up
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Internationally acclaimed script; even if you don’t know the Hungarian stars, the story is well-known in U.S. theater circles
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Easy transit: 6SZÍN is walkable from Andrássy Ave/Octogon with metro/tram access; Erzsébetliget has bus options, and both are rideshare/taxi friendly
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Multiple 7 p.m. dates make it simple to pair with dinner or a thermal-bath day
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Compared with similar plays in NYC/London, you’ll pay a fraction of the price for comparable production quality
Cons
The performance is in Hungarian; non-speakers may miss nuances unless supertitles are provided (not mentioned)
Not a little-kid show—quiet, dialogue-heavy, and late start time may challenge young children
Erzsébetliget Theater (District XVI) is farther from the tourist core; travel time can stretch with traffic
6SZÍN isn’t as internationally famous as Budapest’s big opera/operetta houses, so it may feel less “must-see” to first-time visitors

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