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The Watering Hole

Opening Date: Jun 22, 2021
Closing Date: Aug 8, 2021
Running Time: 01:20
The Watering Hole

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Playing @
The Pershing Square Signature Center
480 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036
Conceived and Created by Lynn Nottage and Miranda Haymon
 In Partnership With Christina Anderson, Matt Barbot, Montana Levi Blanco,  Stefania Bulbarella, Amith Chandrashaker, nicHi douglas, Iyvon E., Justin Ellington, Emmie Finckel, Vanessa German, Ryan J. Haddad, Riccardo Hernández, Phillip Howze, Haruna Lee, Campbell Silverstein, Charly Evon Simpson and Rhiana Yazzie
 With Michael Braun, Francis Jue, Denise Manning, Kenita Miller, Lisa Ramirez, Samy Younes, Lisa Zayas


Over a year after closing our doors, Signature Theatre is excited to present The Watering Hole, an immersive experience envisioned by resident playwright Lynn Nottage, director Miranda Haymon, and a renowned group of creative designers. This grand experiment deviates from the norm, presenting a new kind of theatre—one that is collaborative, accessible and safe.

In-person, physically distanced audiences will move through a series of installations entirely curated by creatives of color at the beloved Pershing Square Signature Center. The multidimensional and multidisciplinary pieces disrupt traditional notions of theatre-making and challenge viewers to converse with what is most essential to us all, water. Excerpts from the in-person experience will also be available online in order to bring The Watering Hole to as far an audience as possible.

Following hit runs of Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, The Watering Hole culminates Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage’s residency at Signature Theatre.

PROTOCOLS:
Our plans are subject to change as CDC, state and city guidelines develop. Our current plans for June 2021 are to require physical distancing and masking. At this time, we are not planning to require proof of vaccination and/or negative test results for guests, as we want to maintain equitable access for audiences.  Any changes to guidelines from time of purchase will be communicated by email to all ticket holders.

Limited capacity strictly enforced, up to 100 people in the building at any given time
Masks required at all times (both audience and staff), regardless of vaccine status
All guests must complete a COVID-19 Screening and a temperature check before proceeding into the event
Physical distancing between groups will be enforced
Restrooms available with limited capacity
Food and drink not available
Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyPerformance ArtSpecialPlay - Drama
Age Guidance: 12

Performance Schedule

Timed entry tickets, 32 slots (1 slot per individual) available per time block
Block 1: 11:30am–12:30pm (Fri–Sun)
Block 2: 3:15–4:15pm (Fri–Sun and select dates)
Block 3: 7:00pm–8:00pm (Tue–Sun)


Written By
  • Lynn Nottage and Miranda Haymon

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF Member tickets:

Not currently available for this show

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Full-price tickets:

$25.00 - $45.00

Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    Signature Theatre offers patrons assisted listening devices for each of our theatres per ADA requirements. Assisted listening devices can be found in our central lobby prior to every performance.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevators are available on street level; one stop to theatre
  • Entrance

    Entrance has Automatic Door System • Street to Lobby (on the 2nd floor): 34 steps, available elevator
  • Parking

    MPG Parking - 475 West 41st Street
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Water Fountain

    Central lobby level; outside Men's Room; accessible
  • Wheelchair Info

    The Pershing Square Signature Center is fully wheelchair accessible and restrooms are located on the same level. Accessible seats are available for each performance, please inform the box office at the time of purchase about any special needs.
  • Box Office

    Box Office is wheelchair accessible with a lowered window
  • Curb Ramps

    There are curb ramps on Ninth Avenue and Dyer Avenue
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front of Entrance - limited
  • Restroom

    The bathrooms are on the second floor lobby area and are fully accessible
  • Seating

    Wheelchair Seats: all seats are removable, companion seats in parenthesis Diamond: Orch G: 105 (106), 107 (108), 109 (110); Box L: 104 (105); Box R: 204 (203) Griffin: Box L: D 1 (3, 5); Box R: D 2 (4, 6); Balcony: A 2 (4) Linney: Flexible space, changes each show.
  • Visual Assistance

    Large print programs available • Increased floor staff for audio-described performances • Signs in braille

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