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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
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.
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.
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
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“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
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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










