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School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play

First Preview: Oct 9, 2018
Opening Date: Oct 9, 2018
Closing Date: Dec 9, 2018
Running Time: 01:40
School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play

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Playing @
Lucille Lortel Theatre
121 Christopher St, New York, NY 10012
New York Times Critic’s Pick, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh is back in session for an encore run this fall at MCC Theater at the Lucille Lortel Theatre! 

Paulina, the reigning queen bee at Ghana’s most exclusive boarding school, has her sights set on the Miss Universe pageant. But the arrival of Ericka, a new student with undeniable talent and beauty, captures the attention of the pageant recruiter—and Paulina’s hive-minded friends.

Directed by Tony Award® winner Rebecca Taichman, Bioh’s buoyant and biting comedy explores the universal similarities (and glaring differences) facing teenage girls across the globe.

How far would you go to be queen bee?
Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: No performance 10/23 & 10/31 Add performance 10/22 & 10/29 at 7 pm

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY @ 7 PM
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM


Book
  • Jocelyn Bioh

Director
  • Rebecca Taichman

TDF Tickets Offers:

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Full-price tickets:

$49.00 - $125.00

Lottery & Rush

$20 - full-time high school and college students can be purchased 20 minutes before curtain (cash only) with valid ID pending availability

Accessibility

  • Box Office

    Lobby. Counter 44".
  • Parking

    Apple West at 332 West 11th St.
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front. Curb 6".
  • Restroom

    Unisex: The theatre provides a special-access restroom on the first floor for patrons with handicaps or disabilities. Patrons must see the House Manager for access.
  • Seating

    Seats 299-varies
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator: None. Stair lift over steps to 2nd floor. Box office has key.
  • Telephone

    None
  • Entrance

    Ramp entrance to the first floor of the theatre is accessible for wheelchairs and motorized chairs. Patrons must see the House Manager for access.
  • Water Fountain

    A water fountain is located on the Mezzanine level.
  • Assisted Listening System

    The theatre is equipped with the Infrared Listening System designed by Sennheiser and used in most Broadway and Off-Broadway theatres. Listening devices are provided at no charge. Identification (driver's license, major credit card, passport, etc.) is required as a deposit.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair seating available.

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