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Georama: An American Panorama told on 3 Miles of Canvas
First Preview: Jul 27, 2017
Opening Date: Aug 2, 2017
Closing Date: Aug 7, 2017
Running Time: 01:25
Playing @
Playwrights Horizons
416 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036
He's the most famous man you've never heard of.
In the 1850s, John Banvard did more to elevate fine arts than any single American artist before him. Banvard was the most famous living painter in the world and the first millionaire artist, world-renowned for his three-mile long moving panorama celebrating the majesty of the Mighty Mississippi.
Today an examination of reference books will not turn up a single mention of his name. John Banvard, the greatest artist of his time, has been utterly obliterated by history. This musical tells his story.
Part of the New York Musical Festival 2017
In the 1850s, John Banvard did more to elevate fine arts than any single American artist before him. Banvard was the most famous living painter in the world and the first millionaire artist, world-renowned for his three-mile long moving panorama celebrating the majesty of the Mighty Mississippi.
Today an examination of reference books will not turn up a single mention of his name. John Banvard, the greatest artist of his time, has been utterly obliterated by history. This musical tells his story.
Part of the New York Musical Festival 2017
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Performance Schedule
Wednesday, August 2 at 8:00 pm
Friday, August 4 at 2:00 pm
Friday, August 4 at 5:30 pm
Saturday, August 5 at 9:00 pm
Sunday, August 6 at 5:30 pm
Music
- Matt Schatz
- Additional Music by Jack Herrick
Lyrics
- Matt Schatz
- Additional Lyrics by Jack Herrick
Book
- West Hyler & Matt Schatz
TDF Tickets Offers:
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Never
Full-price tickets:
$29.75 - $29.75
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Info
Peter Jay Sharp Theater is fully wheelchair-accessible, offering accessible seats at each performance. Wheelchair seating available in Row F -
Entrance
All entrances to the building and both theaters are accessible. The main entrance is located at 416 West 42nd Street. To enter, press the button located to the left of the left-side door to automatically open the far-right door. -
Box Office
Located in corridor on Floor 1 (ground level). -
Restroom
Accessible restrooms are located on Level LL and Level 3M and can be reached via the elevator. -
Water Fountain
Floor 3M. Concessions on lobby level -
Assisted Listening System
Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) are available at no charge for every performance in both the Judith O. Rubin Theater and the Peter Jay Sharp Theater. These radio frequency (RF) systems amplify and clarify sound by reducing ambient noise, and headsets may be used at any seat. Headphones are provided, though you may bring your own personal headphones if preferred. Headsets with induction neckloops are also available for patrons who use hearing aids or cochlear implants with a “T” switch. -
Folding Armrests
No mobility seats with folding armrests. -
Visual Assistance
Large print and Braille programs are available for most performances after opening night (typically 1–3 weeks into a production’s run). These programs may be obtained from the Accessibility Services Desk in the lobby of the attending performance. -
Elevator/Escalator
The elevator provides access to the Judith O. Rubin Theater ("The Judy") on Level 1M and the Peter Jay Sharp Theater is located on Level 4.





















