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The Man of the Hour

First Preview: Feb 16, 2015
Opening Date: Feb 20, 2015
Closing Date: Mar 22, 2015
Running Time: 02:20
The Man of the Hour
http://www.metropolitanplayhouse.org/manofthehour
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Connelly Theater Upstairs
220 East 4th St, New York, NY 10009
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In 1906, George H. Broadhurst threw down a political gauntlet with The Man of the Hour.

The political bosses of an American Great City are ready to put careless playboy Alwyn Bennett into the mayor's mansion--provided he will do their bidding in office.  An inspired campaigner, he wins the people's mandate with surprising ease.
When a crooked bill lands on his desk, his choice to sign or veto is not just between cronies and constituency, but between his political fortunes and his family's reputation, and in the balance lies the faith of the woman he loves.

But when a man has earned the trust of the people, can he so easily reward the men in the backroom?

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 3 PM
Off-Off BroadwayPlay - Drama
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16

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Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Not wheelchair accessible; up one flight of 18 stairs.

  • Seating

    51-seat 3/4 thrust black box

  • Elevator/Escalator

    There is no elevator in this historic school building; one must ascend one flight of 18 steps.

  • Parking

    Weeknights and weekend days, parking may be found on the street. On weekend evenings, the streets get crowded. Lot / Houston and Essex - Public parking in a guarded lot is available on Avenue A

  • Entrance

    Located on the second floor of the Connelly Center.

  • Box Office

    The Connelly Theater does not have a full-time box office on site. You can purchase tickets to all shows online 24 hours a day until shortly before each performance. Walk-up tickets may be purchased, pending availability, at showtime.

  • Restroom

    The public restroom is on the ground floor - wheelchair accessible

  • Water Fountain

    None available.

  • Telephone

    None on premises

  • Assisted Listening System

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  • Folding Armrests

    None available

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