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Soft Power

First Preview: Sep 16, 2019
Opening Date: Sep 16, 2019
Closing Date: Nov 17, 2019
Running Time: 02:15
Soft Power
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425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003
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Tony Award winners David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly, Yellow Face) and Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home; Violet; Caroline, or Change) bring their groundbreaking new musical-within-a-play to The Public for its New York premiere.

One of the most exciting theatrical collaborations in recent memory, SOFT POWER is an exploration of America's current place in the world, told through an East-West musical from China's point of view, in which a theater producer from Shanghai forges a powerful bond with Hillary Clinton. 

Soft Power is a fever dream of modern American politics amidst global conversations, asking us all – why do we love democracy? And should we?

A co-commission and co-production with Center Theatre Group
Off BroadwayMusicalPlay - Drama
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 15

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY thru SUNDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM

Written By
  • David Henry Hwang
Music
  • Jeanine Tesori
Lyrics
  • David Henry Hwang & Jeanine Tesori
Director
  • Leigh Silverman
Choreography
  • Sam Pinkleton

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Accessibility

  • Box Office

    Lobby. Counter 42".

  • Parking

    Valet parking garage: 403 Lafayette St. Lot: Lafayette St. & Astor Place.

  • Curb Ramps

    Outside main entrance.

  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front.

  • Restroom

    Unisex: Main floor. Door 35.5". Clear space 61"x 54". Commode 18". Grab bars.

  • Seating

    Newman Theater seats 299. Anspacher Theater seats 275. LuEsther Hall seats 156. Martinson Hall seats 165. Susan Stein Shiva Theater seats 104.

  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors.

  • Telephone

    Main floor. Coin slot 55". Cord 30".

  • Entrance

    Six steps or machine lift to main floor lobby. Entrance marked by large signs. Assistance available.

  • Visual Assistance

    None.

  • Water Fountain

    Main floor. Spout 36".

  • Assisted Listening System

    Assistive Listening Systems that transmit sound via headsets are available.

  • Wheelchair Info

    Access for wheelchair users and individuals with limited mobility is available. Box office needs advance notice so that seats can be removed.

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