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Lackawanna Blues

Sep 14, 2021 - Nov 12, 2021

Running time: 1:40

PLAYING @

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
261 W 47th St
New York, NY 10036

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
By Bus: M104, M10, M27/M50, M6, M7, or M42

By Subway: N, R, W to 49th St or 1, 9 to 50th St, walk south to 47th St and west to the theatre C, E to 50th St, walk south to 47th St and east to the theatre.

Show Description:

Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson returns to MTC for the Broadway debut of his brilliant solo play celebrating the strong, big-hearted woman who raised him: Miss Rachel. In a 1950s boarding house outside Buffalo, Nanny, as she was affectionately called, opened her doors to anyone and everyone in need of kindness, hope, compassion and care. Giving a tour-de-force performance accompanied by live music written by acclaimed composer Bill Sims, Jr. and performed by Blues Hall of Fame Guitarist Junior Mack, Santiago-Hudson embodies more than 20 vibrant characters, creating a richly textured reminiscence that’s inspiring, uplifting and right at home on Broadway.

COVID Safety Information:
Under the updated policy, guests age 12 and older will need to be Fully Vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine AND present a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport. (Guests 12-18 may use a government-issued ID or school ID - no photo required.) “Fully vaccinated” means on the date of the performance a guest is at least 14 days after their second dose of a two dose COVID-19 vaccine OR at least 14 days after their single dose of an approved single dose COVID-19 vaccine.

For international guests TWO doses of any “mix and match” combination of an FDA or WHO approved Covid-19 vaccine are acceptable.

Guests under 12, when accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult may enter the theatre with ONE of the following:
Proof of ONE dose (through February 28, 2022 only) of an FDA or WHO approved vaccine at least 14 days before the performance date OR
A negative COVID-19 PCR test performed by a medical provider within 72 hours of the performance start time. The test results must clearly show the date and time of the test; OR
A negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance start time. The test results must clearly show the date and time of the test.

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Cast

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Music

Bill Sims Jr. performed by Junior Mack

Director

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Written By

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

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ADDITIONAL INFO

Age Guidance: 15

Show Notes
No Intermission

ACCESSIBILITY INFO

Wheelchairs
8 seats available for wheelchair seating.

Elevator\Escalator
An elevator is available to take you to all levels of the theatre.

Parking
Central Parking System, 257 West 47th St (Broadway and 8th Ave). Call (212) 262-9778

Box Office
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri: Noon to 8 pm Wed: Noon to 8 pm (If there is a matinee, 10 am to 8 pm) Sat: 10 am to 8 pm Sun: 10 am to 7 pm

Restroom
The restrooms are wheelchair accessible and located on the lower level and Mezzanine level.

Water Fountain
Water fountain is accessible at 36" AFF.

Telephone
On lower and Mezzanine levels.

ARTICLES

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Feb 01, 2022

All the changes to the Broadway lineup due to COVID-19

Ruben Santiago-Hudson Has a Gift for Audiences: 'Lackawanna Blues'

Sep 17, 2021

The performer, playwright and director on the healing properties of his autobiographical solo show

What's (Re)opening on Broadway in September

Aug 26, 2021

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