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Gem of the Ocean

First Preview: Feb 22, 2019
Opening Date: Feb 28, 2019
Closing Date: Mar 31, 2019
Running Time: 02:30
Gem of the Ocean

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Playing @
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia,, PA 19106
Set in 1904, this first installment of August Wilson’s The American Century Cycle journeys to Pittsburgh’s Hill District and tells a mystical story of freedom, justice and redemption.
RegionalPlay - DramaRegional
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: Show contains strong language and adult themes

Performance Schedule

SUNDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY @ 7 PM
WEDNESDAY @ 6:30 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY 7 SUNDAY @ 2 PM


Written By
  • August Wilson

Director
  • James Ijames

TDF Tickets Offers:

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Full-price tickets:

$18.00 - $52.00

Accessibility

  • Curb Ramps

    Our two-theatre complex is equipped with a ramp to the front entrance
  • Elevator/Escalator

    An elevator provides easy access to the Arcadia Stage on the second floor
  • Parking

    Ample parking is available near the Arden at a variety of lots. Metered street parking is also available during posted hours.
  • Restroom

    Bathrooms at both the Arcadia Stage and the F. Otto Haas Stage are wheelchair accessible.
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Water Fountain

    Water fountains at both the Arcadia Stage and the F. Otto Haas Stage are wheelchair accessible.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Both theatres are equipped with assisted-listening systems. The house manager on duty will provide you with a headset in exchange for a driver’s license or other form of identification
  • Folding Armrests

    None available
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    The two-theatre complex at 40 N. 2nd Street is equipped with a ramp on Filbert Street.
  • Visual Assistance

    Both theatres are equipped with assisted-listening systems. The house manager on duty will provide you with a headset in exchange for a driver’s license or other form of identification
  • Wheelchair Info

    Both the Arcadia Stage and the F. Otto Haas Stage provide first row wheelchair seating

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