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How I Learned to Drive
Opening Date: Mar 29, 2022
Closing Date: Jun 12, 2022
Running Time: 01:45
Playing @
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
261 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
A thrilling Broadway premiere of Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE reunites the two original stars with their award-winning director for a new production.
Tony Award® winner Mary-Louise Parker (Proof) and Tony nominee David Morse (The Iceman Cometh) head the cast of this remarkably timely and moving memory play about a woman coming to terms with a charismatic uncle who impacts her past, present and future life. Directing is Mark Brokaw (Heisenberg)
COVID Safety Information:
Manhattan Theatre Club will maintain its vaccine and masking mandates at its Samuel J. Friedman Theatre through the run of How I Learned to Drive.
In addition to a valid ticket, to be permitted to enter the theatre:
Guests ages 12 and older will need to be Vaccinated (as defined below) with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine AND present a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport. (Guests 12-18 may use a government-issued ID or school ID, with or without a photo.)Guests ages 5 – 11 may enter the Theatre only when (1) accompanied by an adult who complies with the theatre entry requirements, and (2) providing proof of vaccination of one dose of an FDA or WHO approved vaccine.
Guests under 5 are not permitted in the theatre.
Masks are required for all guests, regardless of vaccination status.
Guests who do not comply with these policies will be denied entry or asked to leave the theatre.
Tony Award® winner Mary-Louise Parker (Proof) and Tony nominee David Morse (The Iceman Cometh) head the cast of this remarkably timely and moving memory play about a woman coming to terms with a charismatic uncle who impacts her past, present and future life. Directing is Mark Brokaw (Heisenberg)
COVID Safety Information:
Manhattan Theatre Club will maintain its vaccine and masking mandates at its Samuel J. Friedman Theatre through the run of How I Learned to Drive.
In addition to a valid ticket, to be permitted to enter the theatre:
Guests ages 12 and older will need to be Vaccinated (as defined below) with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine AND present a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport. (Guests 12-18 may use a government-issued ID or school ID, with or without a photo.)Guests ages 5 – 11 may enter the Theatre only when (1) accompanied by an adult who complies with the theatre entry requirements, and (2) providing proof of vaccination of one dose of an FDA or WHO approved vaccine.
Guests under 5 are not permitted in the theatre.
Masks are required for all guests, regardless of vaccination status.
Guests who do not comply with these policies will be denied entry or asked to leave the theatre.
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 15
Audience Advisory: Adult themes and language
Performance Schedule
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY @ 7 PM
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM
Written By
- Paula Vogel
Director
- Mark Brokaw
TDF Tickets Offers:
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$79.00 - $299.00
Accessibility
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Parking
Central Parking System, 257 West 47th St (Broadway and 8th Ave). Call (212) 262-9778 -
Restroom
The restrooms are wheelchair accessible and located on the lower level and mezzanine level. -
Elevator/Escalator
A motorized lift provides easy access to seats in the front orchestra on house left (rows AA – F, odd-numbered seats) for those who have difficulty with stairs. Audience members who want to use this lift should speak with a member of the theatre staff when they arrive. -
Water Fountain
Water fountain is accessible at 36" AFF. -
Wheelchair Info
There are six wheelchair seats in the orchestra and one wheelchair seat in the mezzanine. -
Assisted Listening System
Assistive listening devices and hearing-aid compatible devices are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see an usher or staff member to acquire your device. -
Folding Armrests
There are six seats with foldable armrests in the orchestra, and two in the mezzanine. -
Visual Assistance
Braille and Large Print versions of all Playbills are located at the podium to the left as you enter the inner lobby of the theatre. Audio description is available on-demand at any performance at the Friedman Theatre beginning 3 weeks after opening night.






















