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The Band Wagon

First Preview: Oct 20, 2014
Opening Date: Nov 6, 2014
Closing Date: Nov 16, 2014
The Band Wagon

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Playing @
City Center
131 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
Based on the 1953 MGM film, The Band Wagon is the classic showbiz tale of a washed-up Hollywood star (Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell) who attempts to make a comeback by doing a Broadway show, and encounters an assortment of colorful characters: a British director who is a genius but has no business directing a musical (Tony Award nominee Tony Sheldon), a leading lady who's never done a show before (Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes), and a composer and a lyricist who are at each other’s throats (Academy Award nominee Michael McKean and seven-time Emmy Award winner Tracey Ullman).

All things that could never happen in the New York theater today.


Written by Broadway's ultimate insiders, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, the 1953 film told its story through Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz’s wonderful songs, including “Dancing in the Dark,” “By Myself,” “I Guess I’ll Have to Change My Plan,” and that great anthem for all of show business, “That's Entertainment." Now five-time Tony nominee Douglas Carter Beane will use the original Comden and Green screenplay (including scenes never filmed) as a basis for this Encores! Special Event, which will be directed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY thru THURSDAY @ 7:30 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM
Off BroadwayMusicalConcert
Show Notes: 1 Intermission. No matinee 11/8, added performance 11/16 @ 7 pm
Age Guidance: 13

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Full-price tickets:

$30.00 - $130.00

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Accessibility

  • Box Office

    The box office is in the lobby. It is wheel chair accessible.
  • Curb Ramps

    yes
  • Restroom

    New York City Center's mainstage restrooms are located on all seating levels. Restrooms for persons in wheelchairs are located on the left side of the lobby of the Orchestra level. On the Grand Tier/Mezzanine level they are to the left of the concessions and coat check area. Restrooms for the Manhattan Theatre Club are located on mezzanine lobby level and are accessible for persons in wheelchairs via the elevator.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevators lead to every floor.
  • Telephone

    There isn't a pay phone.
  • Entrance

    There is a small step infront of the entrance.
  • Visual Assistance

    There are special seats or the visually impaired but no aids.
  • Folding Armrests

    none
  • Water Fountain

    The watwer fountain is wheelchair accessible.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Assisted listening devices, both wireless FM and infrared, are available free of charge with the presentation of either a driver's license or credit card.For the New York City Center Mainstage, assisted listening devices are distributed adjacent to the House Manager's lectern on the right side of the orchestra level lobby.For the Manhattan Theatre Club, assisted listening devices are available from the House Manager's office, located to the left of the concession counter.The Man
  • Wheelchair Info

    New York City Center Mainstage, Stage I, and Stage II are accessible to people with wheelchairs. Please advise us at the time of ticket purchase of your particular needs. Wheelchair seats are not now available through the New York City Center Web site, therefore, please call CityTix® at 212.581.1212. For the New York City Center Mainstage, limited locations are available on the left side of the Orchestra and first row of the Rear Mezzanine.For the Manhattan Theatre Club, limited location

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