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True Stories

First Preview: Apr 6, 2020
Opening Date: Apr 28, 2020
Closing Date: May 17, 2020
Running Time: 01:35
True Stories

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Playing @
Cherry Lane Theatre
38 Commerce Street, New York City, NY 10014
Stories told from the heart …

So That Happened -- written and performed by Jon Cryer
Jon Cryer’s life in film and television has often been a wild ride - careening from the sublime to the ridiculous. Now he’s going back to his roots with a love letter to the theater.

Performance Dates: May 1, May 7, May 9 (matinee), May 12, May 16 (matinee)

Perfect Love -- written and performed by Linda Manning
Linda tracks her evolution from a rootless girl to a reckless woman on the hunt for perfect love with every sexy, dangerous man she meets. Content Warning: Sexual Assault 

Performance Dates: April 28, May 2 (matinee), May 8, May 10 (matinee), May 13

I Was A Hot Monk – written and performed by Brian Sheridan
Maybe there’s a reason this actor suddenly finds himself with no career, no wife, no kids, no girlfriend, no friend-friends, no pets and no debts…because God wants him to become a monk! It’s a trip to Hell and back.

Performance Dates: April 30, May 3 (matinee), May 6, May 10, May 16

A Good Girl Doesn’t
– written and performed by Abby Stokes
Abby’s parents swing through the 1960s with wild key parties, martinis, and Manhattans. Their frolics leave her asking: Who is her biological father?
Warning: Sexual content and lots of #@%*

Performance Dates: May 2, May 5, May 9, May 15, May 17

Escape From Daddyland – written and performed by Steve Wruble
A psychiatrist, son of Elvis Presley’s proctologist, divorces his wife and religion to find his authentic self, but discovers escaping his daddy issues is even more daunting.

Performance Dates: April 29, May 3, May 9, May 14, May 17 (matinee)
Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyPerformance ArtPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 15
Audience Advisory: Perfect Love deals with Sexual Assault A Good Girl Doesn’t contains adult themes & language

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7 PM
SATURDAY @ 3 PM & 5 PM
SUNDAY @ 2 PM & 5 PM


Director
  • Gretchen Cryer

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$35.00 - $35.00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    The theater is wheelchair accessible though not ADA certified from the entrance, the lobby, and the seats. The theater opens directly onto the sidewalk, which is paved but can be difficult to traverse. Plan ahead on getting into the theater. If you have questions about accessibility or need additional assistance, please reach out to us prior to your visit at boxoffice@cherrylanetheatre.org
  • Seating

    A certain number of seats per show are available for purchase for guests who use mobility aids like wheelchairs. You can select them when you buy the ticket.
  • Box Office

    Tickets can be purchased online and are delivered via email. If you haven’t received your ticket, check your spam folder for emails from boxoffice@cherrylanetheatre.org. If you are still having problems contact the team at boxoffice@cherrylanetheatre.org.
  • Restroom

    Bathrooms are available for use during the show.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Infrared assisted listening devices are available on a first come-first serviced basis from the House Management team before each performance

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