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The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking

First Preview: Jan 13, 2013
Opening Date: Jan 13, 2013
Closing Date: Mar 11, 2020
Running Time: 01:45
The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking

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Playing @
New World Stages
340 West 50th Street, New York City, NY 10019
THEATRE FOR THE THIRSTY

Entering its fifth smash year as one of the 100 longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time! Hailed as “remarkably compelling” by Time Out New York, A SPIRITED HISTORY OF DRINKING sweeps audiences along a 10,000-year journey through history and across the globe, accompanied by 3 complimentary craft cocktails and the vocal stylings of The Backwaiters a cappella group!

This groundbreaking show pours through the history and science behind cocktails and spirits, traces their economic and political impact on our cultural development, conducts live demonstrations of brewing beer and distilling alcohol, and of course keeps audiences laughing throughout the night.

Presented in its entirety in a bar, A Spirited History of Drinking treats audiences to a completely original and thoroughly enjoyable evening of immersive Off-Broadway theater utterly unlike anything they’ve ever experienced! Guests leave educated, entertained, and buzzing with spirit. 
Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyMusical
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 21

Performance Schedule

MONDAY & THURSDAY @ 8 PM
FRIDAY @ 5 PM & 8 PM


Lyrics
  • Anthony Caporale

Book
  • Anthony Caporale

Director
  • Nicole DiMattei

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF Member tickets:

Not currently available for this show

Listed at

Never

Full-price tickets:

$65.00 - $79.00

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Reviews

  • “An absolute must-see!” 

    ------Huffington Post
  • FOUR STARS!!!! ----Critic's Pick

    --------TimeOutNY
  • “An absolute must-see!” 

    ------Huffington Post
  • FOUR STARS!!!! ----Critic's Pick

    --------TimeOutNY

Accessibility

  • Box Office

    Street to Lobby (Box Office): no steps, ground floor. Box Office windows are wheelchair accessible
  • Curb Ramps

    None available
  • Restroom

    Men's & Women’s (Orchestra Level-North): multiple stalls & 1 accessible stall, changing table. Men’s & Women’s (Mezzanine Level-South): multiple stalls & 1 accessible stall. Gender Neutral (Orchestra Level-Center): single stall
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Everything is accessible with escalators and an elevator but the space itself is large, requiring a bit of walking
  • Entrance

    Complex has a street level entrance, with elevators. The theatres are located underground with three levels: the main floor, the mezzanine level (one floor down), and the orchestra level (another floor down)
  • Visual Assistance

    Available upon request
  • Water Fountain

    Outside of restroom Orchestra Level-North. Wheelchair accessible.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Infrared assisted listening devices and neck induction loop systems (requires t-coil) are available to borrow at the Shubert Audience Services kiosk
  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair seating is available
  • Parking

    Street parking located on 49th & 50th Sts. New World Stages also uses ParkWhiz: https://www.parkwhiz.com/new-world-stages-parking/
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front of Entrance
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Translation

    None on premises

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