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Riding the Midnight Express

First Preview: Aug 17, 2014
Opening Date: Aug 17, 2014
Closing Date: Dec 7, 2014
Running Time: 01:15
Riding the Midnight Express
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Greenwich House Theater
27 Barrow Street, New York, NY 10014
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FIRST he wrote the bestselling book. THEN came the Oscar-winning movie.

Billy Hayes was arrested at the Istanbul airport in October 1970 with two kilos of hashish taped to his body. The Turkish High Court sentenced him to life in prison. A sympathetic judge reduced it to 30 years.

In October 1975, Billy made a brazen escape from Imrali Island Prison by rowing 17 miles across the Sea of Marmara in a raging storm.

NOW LIVE ON STAGE – Performed by the man who lived it.
After captivating audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, now for the first time on the New York stage, Billy Hayes recounts his time in a Turkish prison and his brazen, harrowing escape. Experience the true, riveting story that captured imaginations around the world.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY EVENINGS @ 7:30 PM
SUNDAYS @ 2 PM

Off BroadwayPerformance ArtPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission. Q & A with Mr. Hayes after every performance
Age Guidance: 13

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  • "Sensational...Intrinsic power...engrossing"

    ----- The New York Times
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  • "....a thrilling firsthand account of his much-publicized prison break."

    ------TheaterMania
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  • "Sensational...Intrinsic power...engrossing"

    ----- The New York Times
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  • "....a thrilling firsthand account of his much-publicized prison break."

    ------TheaterMania
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Accessibility

  • Curb Ramps

    There are five steps into theatre. A ramp can be made available if needed. Please alert the Box Office beforehand if assistance is required.

  • Restroom

    Located on the floors below and above street level. An elevator is available.

  • Seating

    Seats 130

  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator accesses the restrooms; no elevator access to the balcony

  • Entrance

    On the main level of Greenwich House, up a few steps from the street level.

  • Visual Assistance

    Not accessible

  • Folding Armrests

    None available

  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair seating is available in the orchestra. A ramp can be provided for wheelchair access.

  • Telephone

    None on premises

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