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Ryan Raftery: The Obsession of Calvin Klein

First Preview: Oct 22, 2018
Opening Date: Oct 28, 2018
Closing Date: Nov 17, 2018
Running Time: 01:20
Ryan Raftery: The Obsession of Calvin Klein

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Playing @
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003
"The greater the success, the higher the expectations."

It has been estimated that his brand has touched one out of every six people on Earth, but what do you know about him?

From Ryan Raftery, creator and star of the smash hit  Anna Wintour, Andy Cohen and Martha Stewart musicals comes a story about one of the most famous names in the world.

Inspired by the modern classic film, Black Swan, "The Obsession of Calvin Klein" explores the (somewhat fictionalized) madness that oftentimes goes hand-in-hand with the gift of creativity. Set to reworked versions of popular hits from the past four decades and interwoven with Tchaikovsky's haunting Swan Lake.

Obsessed with a crushing paranoia that childhood friend and fellow mega-designer Ralph Lauren is intent on sabotage, Calvin Klein and henchwoman Donna Karan scheme to ensure the continued reign over his black and white empire.
Off BroadwayMusicalConcertPerformance Art
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: Joe’s Pub seating is communal, which means you may have other guests at your table. Please note there is a $12 food minimum or two drink minimum per person.

Performance Schedule

OCTOBER 28,  NOVEMBER 1, 2 & 17
Show at 7 PM

NOVEMBER 7 & 16
Show at 9:30 PM


Written By
  • Ryan Raftery

Lyrics
  • Parody Lyrics by Ryan Raftery

Director
  • Jay Turton

Choreographer
  • Jason Wise.

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Accessibility

  • Restroom

    handicapped accessible.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    yes.
  • Entrance

    There are steps and a ramp leading up to the entrance.
  • Water Fountain

    wheelchair accessible.
  • Assisted Listening System

    yes.
  • Wheelchair Info

    the number of wheelchair locations varies fir each theater but most theaters have 3 locations for wheel chairs.

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