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Young Charles Dickens 2016

First Preview: Dec 4, 2015
Opening Date: Dec 2, 2016
Closing Date: Dec 18, 2016
Running Time: 01:15
Young Charles Dickens 2016
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Theatre Row - Theatre Five
410 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036
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The modern holiday classic returns!

Back by popular demand, this modern classic returns for the holidays. Before he became a famous writer, Charles Dickens was a typical 12-year-old boy with a gift for telling stories. Based on the book A Boy Called Dickens by Deborah Hopkinson, 

Young Charles Dickens is the true story of how one of the most famous writers of all time found his calling.

Nominated for the 2016 Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Musical!

Book & Lyrics: Barbara Zinn Krieger
Music: Charles Greenberg
Director: Josh Penzell

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7 PM
WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY @ 3 PM
Off BroadwayMusicalFamily
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 8
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Accessibility

  • Box Office

    The box office is street level and wheelchair accessible.

  • Curb Ramps

    There are curb ramps on 9th Ave. or Dyer Ave.

  • Restroom

    Wheelchair accessible. On second floor lounge and on C level – (lower level)

  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator to all floors

  • Telephone

    None on premises

  • Entrance

    Theatre is located on the botttom floor of the Theatre Row complex, and is accessible by elevator. The building entrance is street level.

  • Visual Assistance

    None available

  • Folding Armrests

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  • Water Fountain

    The fountain is wheelchair accessible.

  • Assisted Listening System

    Available at the bar on the second floor. A photo ID is required to hold as a deposit.

  • Wheelchair Info

    There is a designated area where there are removable seats

  • Parking

    Theatre Five uses ParkWhiz - https://www.parkwhiz.com/theatre-row-parking/

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