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Thoughts of a Colored Man

Opening Date: Oct 1, 2021
Closing Date: Dec 22, 2021
Running Time: 01:50
Thoughts of a Colored Man

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Playing @
John Golden Theatre
252 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
Thoughts of a Colored Man is a new American play for a new Broadway.

As the sun rises on a single day in the pulsing heart of Brooklyn, seven Black men are about to discover the extraordinary - together. By Keenan Scott II, one of today’s boldest new voices, Thoughts of a Colored Man blends spoken word, slam poetry, rhythm, and humor into a daringly universal new play. Welcome to the vibrant inner life of being Black, proud, and thriving in the 21st century.

This richly theatrical mosaic shines brilliant light onto these men, a tight-knit brotherhood, revealing their most triumphant selves. Their vibrant and vulnerable experiences and feelings reverberate far beyond the barbershops and basketball courts of their community. They reveal the deeply human hopes, joys, sorrows, fears, and dreams of all men, all people.

COVID Safety Information:
Under the 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.
Children ages 5-11 may enter the theatre only when (1) accompanied by an adult who complies with the theatre’s vaccination entry requirements, and (2) has proof of at least one dose of an FDA or WHO approved 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 5, when accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult may enter the theatre with ONE of the following:
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.
Theatregoers may find more information on mask and vaccine policies at Broadway.org. For more information, please visit your show’s official website or contact your point-of-purchase.
BroadwayPlay - ComedyPerformance ArtPlay - Drama

Performance Schedule

TUESDAYS- SATURDAYS @ 8 PM
WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS @ 2 PM
SUNDAYS @ 3 PM


Cast
  • Dyllón Burnside
  • Esau Pritchett
  • Forrest McClendon
  • Luke James
  • Bryan Terrell Clark
  • Da’Vinchi

Written By
  • Keenan Scott II

Music
  • Te’La and Brother Kamau

Director
  • Steve H. Broadnax III

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF Member tickets:

Not currently available for this show

Listed at

Never

Full-price tickets:

$59.00 - $225.00

Lottery & Rush

The Thoughts of a Colored Man lottery offers $39 tickets and is powered by Shubert Ticketing through the Telecharge Digital Lottery platform, which provides theatergoers wide access to affordable tickets through multiple social media networks.
Available performances will be posted on https://thoughtsofacoloredman.com/Lottery/ as early as 12:00 AM Eastern Time the day before the performance and close at 3:00 PM the day before the performance.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Four ADA compliant viewing locations with companion seating. Transfer optional.
  • Seating

    Orchestra on ground level. Lower lounge, front and rear mezzanine reached only by stairs.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    There are no elevators or escalators at this theatre.
  • Parking

    Valet parking lot: North side of street between Broadway & 8th Ave. Vans enter on 46th St. Valet parking garage: South side of 45th St.(east of Shubert Alley) between Broadway & 8th Ave. No vans.
  • Curb Ramps

    (2.5" lip) SW corner of 45th St. & Broadway; NW corner 45th St. & Broadway.
  • Entrance

    Double doors in series: 1st set (each 28.5") has one pair of automatic doors from 45th St. to Ticket Lobby with push-button control, incline up to 2nd set (each 28", attended by ushers) to Orchestra.
  • Box Office

    Ticket lobby. Counters 43". Accessible pass-through with writing shelf at 32". Assistance available.
  • Restroom

    Womens and Mens: Lower lounge. Down nineteen steps with continuous handrails. Wheelchair accessible restroom off premises. Assistance available.
  • Water Fountain

    Lower lounge, in restrooms.
  • Telephone

    Lower lounge. Coin slot at 54". Cord 29". Volume control. TTY, shelf and electric outlet.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Reservations are not necessary. Drivers license or ID with printed address required as a deposit. Please call: (212) 582-7678 to reserve in advance.
  • Folding Armrests

    Nine row-end seats with folding armrests.
  • Visual Assistance

    Low vision seats available for purchase in person, online, or over the phone.

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