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Chess Match No. 5

First Preview: Mar 3, 2017
Opening Date: Mar 9, 2017
Closing Date: Apr 3, 2017
Running Time: 01:30
Chess Match No. 5

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Playing @
Abingdon Theatre
312 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018
“The sweetest music is the sound of what happens.” — John Cage

Chess Match No. 5 is a new play by Jocelyn Clarke, based on texts from the many public conversations with American composer, writer, artist, and philosopher John Cage. SITI actors Will Bond and Ellen Lauren create a unique live art performance, part chess game and part music happening, which explores the words and ideas of a visionary artist. 

Come experience the wide-open mind-bending brilliance of Cage’s insights about the world, about art and music, philosophy and the adventures that life presents through the conversations that he engaged in throughout his life.

A World Premiere
created by SITI Company

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY thru THURSDAY @ 7 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY @ 3 PM
SUNDAY @ 2 PM
Off BroadwayPerformance ArtPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16

Written By
  • Jocelyn Clarke from the words of John Cage

Director
  • Anne Bogart

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF Member tickets:

Not currently available for this show

Listed at

Never

Full-price tickets:

$57.00 - $57.00

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Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair accessible.
  • Seating

    Dorothy Strelsin theatre: seats 56; June Havoc: seats 98
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator service with wheelchair access.
  • Parking

    Garage is west of theatre.
  • Curb Ramps

    None
  • Entrance

    One entrance is street level. The other entrance is accessible by elevator or steps.
  • Box Office

    The theatre is wheelchair accessible.
  • Restroom

    Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
  • Water Fountain

    none
  • Telephone

    None
  • Assisted Listening System

    Yes.
  • Visual Assistance

    None
  • Folding Armrests

    none

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