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The Swimmer: The Diana Nyad Story

First Preview: Sep 10, 2019
Opening Date: Sep 26, 2019
Closing Date: Sep 29, 2019
Running Time: 01:25
The Swimmer: The Diana Nyad Story

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Playing @
Minetta Lane Theatre
18 Minetta Lane, New York, NY 10014
NEVER EVER GIVE UP

At the age of 64, legendary athlete Diana Nyad inspired the world when she walked onto the shores of Key West after "crossing the Mt. Everest of the earth’s oceans," becoming the first person in history to make the 111-mile swim from Cuba to Florida without the assistance of a shark cage.

In her riveting new play THE SWIMMER, Nyad shares the heartbreaking setbacks, brushes with death and the victories that kept her going, plunging the audience into the depths of her extraordinary journey. Directed by Emmy® Award winner Jane Anderson, featuring her longtime friend and coach Bonnie Stoll, Nyad makes her New York stage debut in this powerful true story of passion and resilience.
Off BroadwayPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13

Performance Schedule

THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7 PM


Written By
  • Diana Nyad

Director
  • Jane Anderson

TDF Tickets Offers:

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Full-price tickets:

$23.00 - $30.00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    People using wheelchairs have been accommodated in rear of orchestra.
  • Seating

    Balcony level on second floor. Seats 407.
  • Parking

    Valet parking garage: West 3rd St. between 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.
  • Curb Ramps

    Corner of 6th Ave. & Minetta Lane.
  • Entrance

    Light double doors (each 29").
  • Box Office

    Lobby. Counter 40".
  • Restroom

    Unisex: Lobby. Door 33". Room 41" x 61" clear space. Commode 19.5". Grab bars.
  • Water Fountain

    Basement. Down fifteen steps.
  • Telephone

    Basement.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Yes.
  • Visual Assistance

    None.

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