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Men On Boats

First Preview: Jul 20, 2016
Opening Date: Jul 20, 2016
Closing Date: Aug 21, 2016
Running Time: 01:35
Men On Boats

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Playing @
Playwrights Horizons
416 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036
Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. Men On Boats is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, when a one-armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. 

This thrilling and widely acclaimed new play by Jaclyn Backhaus returns this summer for a limited engagement at Playwrights Horizons.

Written by Jaclyn Backhaus
Directed by Will Davis

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM
Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13

TDF Tickets Offers:

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Full-price tickets:

$50.00 - $50.00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Peter Jay Sharp Theater is fully wheelchair-accessible, offering accessible seats at each performance. Wheelchair seating available in Row F
  • Entrance

    From entrance corridor, take elevator to Floor 4 for wheelchair access to the Peter Jay Sharp theater and lobby. Two single doors in series to enter the theater.
  • Box Office

    Located in corridor on Floor 1 (ground level).
  • Restroom

    For shows in the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, the restrooms and water fountain are on 3M (accessible by elevator).Grab bars.
  • Water Fountain

    Floor 3M. Concessions on lobby level
  • Assisted Listening System

    Radio Frequency assistive listening systems are available at no charge at every performance and can be checked out from the concessions counter. These devices are available in both our Mainstage and Peter Jay Sharp Theaters for every performance, per ADA requirements and are compatible with t-coil enabled hearing aids and implants.
  • Folding Armrests

    No mobility seats with folding armrests.
  • Parking

    Manhattan Parking - 475 West 41 Street
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Visual Assistance

    Scheduled audio-described performers. Hand held captions available with GalaPro app on mobile devices. Listening devices and tablets are available in both theaters at the concession stand, free of charge. A photo ID is required.

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