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Smile at Us, Oh Lord

First Preview: May 1, 2015
Opening Date: Jun 5, 2015
Closing Date: Jun 7, 2015
Running Time: 02:15
Smile at Us, Oh Lord

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Playing @
City Center
131 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
After earning rave reviews for its sold-out 2014 run of Eugene Onegin at New York City Center, Vakhtangov Academic Theatre of Russia is back in 2015, presenting a new theatrical masterpiece, Smile at Us, Oh Lord.

Featuring an all-star cast of renowned actors, and brought to life by the acclaimed team of Vakhtangov’s artistic director Rimas Tuminas, composer Faustas Latenas, and set designer Adomas Yacovskis, Smile at Us, Oh Lord is based on two novels by the Lithuanian-born Israeli writer, Grigory Kanovich.

With a plot full of tragi-comedic moments, accented by soulful music, Smile at Us, Oh Lord is a story of a "little man", vehemently opposed to wrongdoing, even as the world around him crumbles. His journey opens his eyes - and the audience's hearts - to the fate of Jewish people around the world during the first half of the 20th century. Using a new language of poetic theater, Rimas Tuminas and the esteemed Vakhtangov Theatre cast tells a common story that's linked with the larger parable of the great love of mankind.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM
Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyPerformance ArtPlay - Drama
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: In Russian with English subtitles.

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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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