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Venus
First Preview: Apr 11, 2017
Opening Date: Apr 25, 2017
Closing Date: Jun 5, 2017
Running Time: 02:00
Playing @
The Pershing Square Signature Center
480 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036
Traveling from her home in southern Africa for what she hoped would be a better life, Saartjie Baartman became an unfortunate star on the 19th Century London freak show circuit.
This Obie Award-winning play gives vibrant life to the story of Baartman’s journey to London, her rise to fame as the “Hottentot Venus,” and her eventual relationship with a French scientist.
Inspired by the true story of Baartman, Venus is a tragic-carnival, an intense and devastating journey honoring the life of Baartman and examining the way we live and love today.
This Obie Award-winning play gives vibrant life to the story of Baartman’s journey to London, her rise to fame as the “Hottentot Venus,” and her eventual relationship with a French scientist.
Inspired by the true story of Baartman, Venus is a tragic-carnival, an intense and devastating journey honoring the life of Baartman and examining the way we live and love today.
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Performance Schedule
TUESDAY thru FRIDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM
Written By
- Suzan-Lori Parks
Director
- Lear Debessonet
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
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Never
Full-price tickets:
$30.00 - $30.00
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Accessibility
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Assisted Listening System
Signature Theatre offers patrons assisted listening devices for each of our theatres per ADA requirements. Assisted listening devices can be found in our central lobby prior to every performance. -
Elevator\Escalator
Elevators are available on street level; one stop to theatre -
Entrance
Entrance has Automatic Door System • Street to Lobby (on the 2nd floor): 34 steps, available elevator -
Parking
MPG Parking - 475 West 41st Street -
Telephone
None on premises -
Water Fountain
Central lobby level; outside Men's Room; accessible -
Wheelchair Info
The Pershing Square Signature Center is fully wheelchair accessible and restrooms are located on the same level. Accessible seats are available for each performance, please inform the box office at the time of purchase about any special needs. -
Box Office
Box Office is wheelchair accessible with a lowered window -
Curb Ramps
There are curb ramps on Ninth Avenue and Dyer Avenue -
Passenger Loading Zone
Front of Entrance - limited -
Restroom
The bathrooms are on the second floor lobby area and are fully accessible -
Seating
Wheelchair Seats: all seats are removable, companion seats in parenthesis Diamond: Orch G: 105 (106), 107 (108), 109 (110); Box L: 104 (105); Box R: 204 (203) Griffin: Box L: D 1 (3, 5); Box R: D 2 (4, 6); Balcony: A 2 (4) Linney: Flexible space, changes each show. -
Visual Assistance
Large print programs available • Increased floor staff for audio-described performances • Signs in braille








