The Judas Kiss

First Preview: Apr 29, 2016

Opening Date: May 11, 2016

Closing Date: Jun 12, 2016

Running Time: 02:30

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BAM Harvey Theater

651 Fulton St Brooklyn, NY 11217

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In the spring of 1895, Oscar Wilde was larger than life. His masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest was a hit in the West End; he was the toast of London. Yet by summer he was serving two years in prison for gross indecency.

Celebrated film and stage actor Rupert Everett captures the brilliant gay aesthete in the Hampstead Theatre production of lauded playwright David Hare’s (Skylight, The Hours) 1998 play, courtesy of Chichester Festival Theatre and directed by Neil Armfield (The Diary of a Madman, 2011 Spring Season).

Taking as its inspiration the “love that dare not speak its name”—Wilde’s adoration for Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas—The Judas Kiss captures the before and after of Wilde’s downfall: cajoled by Bosie into an ill-fated trial, then destitute and in exile in Naples following his imprisonment. The result is this multidimensional study of an icon faced with annihilation, still cleaving with remarkable sincerity to his ideals of beauty “above everything, and in all things.”

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM

Age Guidance: 16

Show Notes: 1 Intermission

Audience Advisory:

Gallery seating is only accessible by 70 stairs.

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“Rupert Everett was born to play Oscar Wilde...”

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Accessibility:

Wheelchair Info

Four locations. Two areas in aisle of orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each.

Elevator\Escalator

Elevator: Automatic. Accesses orchestra level (2nd floor only). Raised lettering.

Passenger Loading Zone

Front.

Parking

Lots: Two, both marked BAM across street. Spaces on street close to main entrance can be reserved.

Curb Ramps

Corner of Ashland Pl. & Fulton St.

Entrance

Double doors in series: 1st set (each 28.5) has one pair of automatic doors from 44th St. to Ticket Lobby with push-button control. 2nd set (each 28", attended by ushers) to inner lobby. Doors wide and heavy, but usually open during performances. Marked with large lettering.

Box Office

Ticket Lobby. Counters 38.5", 41.5", 47". Accessible pass-through with writing shelf at 32". Assistance available.Main level. Counter less than 48".

Restroom

Womens: 1st floor. Outer door wider than 32". Stall door 29". Stall size less than 60". Commode 18". Grab bars.Mens: 1st floor. Outer door wider than 32". Stall doors 31". Stall size less than 60". Commode 18". Grab bars.