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Barber Shop Chronicles

First Preview: Nov 30, 2019
Opening Date: Dec 3, 2019
Closing Date: Dec 8, 2019
Running Time: 01:45
Barber Shop Chronicles

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Playing @
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Lagos. Johannesburg. Accra. Kampala. Harare. London.

Six radically different cities, all united by a familiar place where you can get more than just a good trim. 

Barber Shop Chronicles
 conjures the sacred space where discussion ranges from politics to family to soccer to Tupac. Nigerian-British playwright Inua Ellams weaves a rich tapestry of unfiltered stories about father-son relationships and black masculinity, set to an Afrobeat score.

“a joyous piece of theatre”  --The Independent

Part of Next Wave Festival 2019 / BAM Debut
RegionalMusicalPerformance ArtPlay - DramaRegional
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 15

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM 
SUNDAY @ 3 PM


Written By
  • Inua Ellams

Director
  • Bijan Sheibani

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF Member tickets:

Not currently available for this show

Listed at

Never

Full-price tickets:

$35.00 - $125.00

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Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Four locations. Two areas in aisle of orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator: Automatic. Accesses orchestra level (2nd floor only). Raised lettering.
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front.
  • Parking

    Lots: Two, both marked BAM across street. Spaces on street close to main entrance can be reserved.
  • Curb Ramps

    Corner of Ashland Pl. & Fulton St.
  • Entrance

    Double doors in series: 1st set (each 28.5) has one pair of automatic doors from 44th St. to Ticket Lobby with push-button control. 2nd set (each 28", attended by ushers) to inner lobby. Doors wide and heavy, but usually open during performances. Marked with large lettering.
  • Box Office

    Ticket Lobby. Counters 38.5", 41.5", 47". Accessible pass-through with writing shelf at 32". Assistance available.Main level. Counter less than 48".
  • Restroom

    Womens: 1st floor. Outer door wider than 32". Stall door 29". Stall size less than 60". Commode 18". Grab bars.Mens: 1st floor. Outer door wider than 32". Stall doors 31". Stall size less than 60". Commode 18". Grab bars.
  • Water Fountain

    Main Lobby. Spouts 36" and 44".Ask usher for cups.
  • Telephone

    Ticket lobby. Coin slot 46". Cord 29". With TTY and electric outlet.
  • Assisted Listening System

    yes
  • Visual Assistance

    None.

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