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The Gospel According to Jefferson, Dickens, and Tolstoy: Discord

First Preview: Sep 18, 2017
Opening Date: Sep 18, 2017
Closing Date: Oct 23, 2017
Running Time: 01:25
The Gospel According to Jefferson, Dickens, and Tolstoy: Discord

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Playing @
Cherry Lane Theatre
38 Commerce Street, New York City, NY 10014
From Scott Carter, Executive Producer of HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” this timely New York Premiere finds three of history’s most famous men, all of whom wrote their own version of the gospels, debating everything from religion to literature to marriage in this “hugely entertaining, rapid-fire” (Chicago Sun-Times) new play.

Thomas Jefferson
(author of the Declaration of Independence), Charles Dickens (the man who brought us A Christmas Carol and Oliver Twist) and Count Leo Tolstoy (the epic Russian novelist of War & Peace fame) are trapped in a limbo where each believes their path to salvation depends on convincing the other two that they are wrong. 

Kimberly Senior
, the acclaimed director of Chris Gethard’s Career Suicide and the Tony-nominated Disgraced, will helm this profound and exciting battle of truly biblical proportions.
Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: No performance: Sept 30th & Oct 8th at 8pm Added performances: Oct 7th & 18th @ 2 pm

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY (select) thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM


Written By
  • Scott Carter

Director
  • Kimberly Senior

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Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    The theater is wheelchair accessible though not ADA certified from the entrance, the lobby, and the seats. The theater opens directly onto the sidewalk, which is paved but can be difficult to traverse. Plan ahead on getting into the theater. If you have questions about accessibility or need additional assistance, please reach out to us prior to your visit at boxoffice@cherrylanetheatre.org
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    A certain number of seats per show are available for purchase for guests who use mobility aids like wheelchairs. You can select them when you buy the ticket.
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    Bathrooms are available for use during the show.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Infrared assisted listening devices are available on a first come-first serviced basis from the House Management team before each performance

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