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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:

Listed at

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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.
  • Restroom

    All restrooms are wheelchair accessible via the elevator. Restrooms are on the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    There is an elevator and an escalator providing access from the Box Office lobby to the orchestra and mezzanine levels of the theatre.
  • Entrance

    There are no steps to the box office.
  • Visual Assistance

    Available upon request
  • Water Fountain

    Water fountains are next to the Orchestra restrooms on the 50th Street side.
  • 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
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front of Entrance

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