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Crashlight

First Preview: Aug 10, 2016
Opening Date: Aug 25, 2016
Closing Date: Sep 11, 2016
Running Time: 02:00
Crashlight

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Playing @
Cherry Lane Theatre
38 Commerce Street, New York City, NY 10014
In the world of Crashlight, tens of millions of people in a dystopian/Orwell-esque future have only three minutes of sunlight a day.

This small amount of light is controlled by a fascist dictator, Marcus Pressi; a master of propaganda, a master of power and control by censorship. Rian, an illegal violin maker in the dark leaves her home and two sisters after discovering that "someone in the sky hides the light away." With courage, she disguises herself as the enemy in an attempt to reveal a beautiful freedom to those who don't even know one exists. Her original story and never before heard music expresses our capacity as people to desire truth and the divine power of communication through music. 

Book, Music, Lyrics and Direction
By Celeste Makoff
Musical Arrangements/Orchestration and Co-Story Development By Trevor Bumgarner
Choreographed By Kaitlyn Moise

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY thru SUNDAY @ 7 PM
Off BroadwayMusicalPlay - Drama
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: Sunday 9/11 - NO eve performance / matinee @ 2 pm

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Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    The theater is wheelchair accessible though not ADA certified from the entrance, the lobby, and the seats. The theater opens directly onto the sidewalk, which is paved but can be difficult to traverse. Plan ahead on getting into the theater. If you have questions about accessibility or need additional assistance, please reach out to us prior to your visit at boxoffice@cherrylanetheatre.org
  • Seating

    A certain number of seats per show are available for purchase for guests who use mobility aids like wheelchairs. You can select them when you buy the ticket.
  • Box Office

    Tickets can be purchased online and are delivered via email. If you haven’t received your ticket, check your spam folder for emails from boxoffice@cherrylanetheatre.org. If you are still having problems contact the team at boxoffice@cherrylanetheatre.org.
  • Restroom

    Bathrooms are available for use during the show.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Infrared assisted listening devices are available on a first come-first serviced basis from the House Management team before each performance

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