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Opening Date: Feb 4, 2022
Closing Date: Mar 20, 2022
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Playing @
Linda Gross Theater
336 West 20th Street, New York City, NY 10011
Two words set in motion award-winning playwright Sanaz Toossi’s intricate and profound New York debut: “English Only.” This is the mantra that rules one classroom in Iran, where four adult students are preparing for the TOEFL — the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Chasing fluency through a maze of word games, listening exercises, and show-and-tell sessions, they hope that one day, English will make them whole. But it might be splitting them each in half.

2019 Kilroys List & L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award winner Sanaz Toossi returns to Atlantic following her Middle Eastern MixFest debut!

COVID Safety Information:
In order to safeguard the health of our entire community, Atlantic is requiring proof of Covid-19 vaccinations for all employees and audiences. Masks are also mandatory. Read more about Atlantic's health and safety protocols.
Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyPlay - Drama
Age Guidance: 12
Audience Advisory: Access25 (formerly “Back25”) tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis beginning approx. 2 weeks before 1st performance. For specific sale dates, please check the production page on the Atlantic Theater website. Limit 4 tickets per order.

Performance Schedule

WEDNESDAYS @ 7 PM
THURSDAYS- FRIDAYS @ 8 PM
SATURDAYS @ 2 & 8 PM
SUNDAYS @ 2 & 7 PM


Written By
  • Sanaz Toossi

Director
  • Knud Adams

TDF Tickets Offers:

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Full-price tickets:

$66.50 - $86.50

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair patrons can be assisted via staff through a back door entrance. For information call (212) 691 - 5919.
  • Seating

    Wheelchair Seating: Row L, specifics vary from show to show / no steps • Accessing the Front Row (A): eleven wide steps, available railing
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Available from lobby to lower level (Benches, Bathrooms and Concessions)
  • Entrance

    Street to Lobby: ramp located past the gate to the right of the theatre / Doors to theatre are opened manually by patrons
  • Restroom

    Both Men’s & Women’s: lower level, available elevator / Wheelchair-accessible stall, sink, paper towel dispenser, and changing table
  • Water Fountain

    Lower level accessible via elevator
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Assisted Listening System

    Induction Loop System, receiver and headphones provided Ask the assistant house manager when scanning tickets; provide ID as collateral
  • Visual Assistance

    Low vision seating available upon request as available.
  • Parking

    Significant street parking available Lafayette Garage, 403 Lafayette St. .2 miles away, ramp, valet parking
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Available drop off-zones in front of theatre
  • Box Office

    Lobby level; accessible
  • Curb Ramps

    None available

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