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Bella: An American Tall Tale

First Preview: May 4, 2017
Opening Date: May 19, 2017
Closing Date: Jul 3, 2017
Running Time: 02:10
Bella: An American Tall Tale

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Playing @
Playwrights Horizons Mainstage
416 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
All aboard for a Western musical adventure the likes of which you’ve never experienced.

As a wanted woman of mythic proportions looks to begin life anew out west, Bella takes us on the trip of a lifetime to escape her scandalous past and bounce into the arms of her awaiting Buffalo Soldier.

Rowdy, wild, and hilarious, Kirsten Childs (Bubbly Black Girl…) infuses this tall tale with soulful tunes and madcap antics aplenty. Giddy-up to our get-down!
Off BroadwayMusical
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 13

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY @ 7 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2:30 PM


Music
  • Kirsten Childs

Lyrics
  • Kirsten Childs

Book
  • Kirsten Childs

Director
  • Robert O'Hara

Choreography
  • Camille A. Brown

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$59.00 - $99.00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair seating available in Row E. Both our Mainstage and Peter Jay Sharp Theaters are fully wheelchair-accessible, offering accessible seats at each performance. Both theaters are located near our elevator with access to their main lobbies and bathrooms.
  • Elevator\Escalator

    Elevator access, 1 level up.
  • Curb Ramps

    The path to our theater crosses 9th Avenue; there are curb cuts at both corners.
  • Entrance

    Enter from the corridor through swinging glass double doors into the Mainstage lobby. From entrance corridor, take elevator to Floor 1M for wheelchair access to the Mainstage theater. Three single doors in series to enter the theater.
  • Box Office

    Located in corridor on Floor 1 (ground level).
  • Restroom

    Elevator to Basement, or inside the Mainstage lobby and go down the stairs one level. Grab bars available.
  • Water Fountain

    Floor LL (Lower Level).
  • Assisted Listening System

    Radio Frequency assistive listening systems are available at no charge at every performance and can be checked out from the concessions counter. These devices are available in both our Mainstage and Peter Jay Sharp Theaters for every performance, per ADA requirements and are compatible with t-coil enabled hearing aids and implants. Headphones for these devices will be provided by the theater, but you are also welcome to bring your personal headphones from home should you prefer.
  • Visual Assistance

    Scheduled audio-described performers. Hand held captions available with GalaPro app on mobile devices. Listening devices and tablets are available in both theaters at the concession stand, free of charge. A photo ID is required.
  • Folding Armrests

    No mobility seats with folding armrests.
  • Parking

    If you choose to drive, we have preferred parking rates available with Manhattan Parking Group's nearest 24/7 garage, less than a block from the theater. https://www.playwrightshorizons.org/about/directions/parking
  • Seating

    Our Mainstage Theater's seats measure 22.5" armrest to armrest, and the cushions are 17.5" wide.

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