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Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope
First Preview: Jun 18, 2018
Opening Date: Jul 25, 2018
Closing Date: Jul 28, 2018
Running Time: 01:35
Playing @
New York City Center - Mainstage
131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019
With music and lyrics from Micki Grant, Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope (1971) is a celebration of African-American culture and community.
Originally conceived and directed by the first African-American woman to direct on Broadway, Vinnette Carroll, this radical work presents the issues of race politics in America and raises voices for change through a lively mix of song and dance with a score that includes gospel, jazz, soul, calypso, and rock.
Tony Award-winner Savion Glover (Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk) directs and choreographs the Off-Center revival, mixing his own artistic flair with Ms. Grant's score.
Originally conceived and directed by the first African-American woman to direct on Broadway, Vinnette Carroll, this radical work presents the issues of race politics in America and raises voices for change through a lively mix of song and dance with a score that includes gospel, jazz, soul, calypso, and rock.
Tony Award-winner Savion Glover (Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk) directs and choreographs the Off-Center revival, mixing his own artistic flair with Ms. Grant's score.
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 10
Performance Schedule
WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
Written By
- Conceived by Vinnette Carroll
Music
- Micki Grant
Lyrics
- Micki Grant
Director
- Savion Glover
Choreography
- Savion Glover
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Full-price tickets:
$25.00 - $125.00
Accessibility
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Assisted Listening System
Wireless FM assistive listening devices are available free of charge with the presentation of either a driver's license or credit card. Assistive listening devices are available on the table next to the House Manager's lectern on the right side of the Orchestra lobby. -
Elevator/Escalator
Wheelchair accessible; located near the House Manager's lectern on the right side of the Orchestra lobby. -
Parking
1345 Garage: 126 West 55th Street (212.710.8230, 212.977.7636); GMC Parking: 211 West 56th Street (800.836.6666) -
Wheelchair Info
New York City Center’s Mainstage, Stage I, Stage II and Studio 5 spaces are all wheelchair accessible. Seats for patrons with disabilities are available online, by phone, and at the box office. Please advise us at the time of ticket purchase of your particular needs. Locations are available on the left and right side of the Orchestra and in row G of the Mezzanine. -
Box Office
The box office is in the lobby. It is wheelchair accessible. -
Restroom
New York City Center's mainstage restrooms are located on all seating levels. Restrooms for persons in wheelchairs are located on the left side of the lobby of the Orchestra level. On the Grand Tier/Mezzanine level they are to the left of the concessions and coat check area. -
Water Fountain
Orchestra & Mezzanine levels. Both are wheelchair accessible. -
Seating
The seats in our theater range from 19”-22” wide and are 18” deep. There are armrests on all. They are all joined together, no space between. Some ends have armrests that can fold up for ADA access when wheelchair or walker patrons want to transfer or slide in. Please contact info@nycitycenter.org in advance of your visit if you require accommodations to your seats.








