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How to Be an American

First Preview: Aug 29, 2016
Opening Date: Sep 17, 2016
Closing Date: Sep 25, 2016
Running Time: 01:45
How to Be an American

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Playing @
York Theatre at St Peter's Church
619 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022
The York Theatre Company welcomes the return of its New2NY Series with the New York Premiere of the new musical HOW TO BE AN AMERICAN!, based on Plunkitt of Tammany Hall — A Series of Very Plain Talks on Very Practical Politics, adapted by T. Cat Ford and directed by Bill Castellino (Cagney).

The year is 1905. One week before the next election. New York City.
Tammany Hall politician George Washington Plunkitt has gathered a group of new immigrants for the purpose of educating them on the subtleties of the American political system. Come join the party in this Mufti-style staged concert performance, and experience a real-life lesson on honest graft, dishonest graft and the American way that's as relevant now as it was over 100 years ago!

10 PERFORMANCES ONLY

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY @ 7 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
THURSDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2:30 PM
Off BroadwayMusical
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13

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Accessibility

  • Box Office

    In the the lobby. The lobby is on lower level 2.
  • Curb Ramps

    yes
  • Restroom

    there are 2 wheelchair accessible restrooms
  • Elevator\Escalator

    yes
  • Telephone

    none
  • Entrance

    There is a designated entrancve for wheel chairs.
  • Visual Assistance

    Large print progrmas
  • Folding Armrests

    none
  • Water Fountain

    none
  • Assisted Listening System

    none
  • Wheelchair Info

    removable

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