The Chinese Lady

Feb 23, 2022 - Apr 10, 2022

PLAYING @

Public Theater
425 Lafayette St
New York, NY 10003

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
By Subway: 6 to Astor Place; R/W to 8th St/NYU

Show Description:

Inspired by the true story of the first Chinese woman to step foot in America, Lloyd Suh’s critically-acclaimed play, THE CHINESE LADY, is a tale of dark poetic whimsy and a unique portrait of the United States as seen through the eyes of a young Chinese girl. In 1834, 16-year-old Afong Moy sailed into New York Harbor and was immediately put on display for a paying public who were mesmerized by her exotic ways and horrified by her tiny bound feet. As audiences follow Moy’s travels through America as a living exhibit for decades, THE CHINESE LADY reveals centuries of America’s shameful colonial history.

COVID Safety Information:
All audience members must be fully vaccinated; a complete vaccination means having received a final FDA Authorized or Approved or a WHO Emergency Use Listing vaccination dose at least 14 days before the attendance date. Learn more about approved vaccines below.
Beginning Friday, January 21, 2022, we will require proof of a COVID booster shot for all those eligible to receive it. Those not yet eligible will be able to continue to enter The Public as long as they are two weeks past their second dose in a two-dose vaccine series or two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine. Those not yet eligible will be able to continue to enter but are required to receive the booster shot shortly after they become eligible.
For those who are not eligible for a booster until after January 21, 2022, we will allow a two-week grace period to schedule and receive the booster upon becoming eligible. After the two weeks have passed, entry will not be allowed until the booster has been received. Recipients of the Pfizer (age 16+) or Moderna (age 18+) vaccines become eligible for a booster six months after their second dose, and recipients of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine become eligible two months after their single dose. Learn more about booster eligibility per the CDC below.
Vaccines are now available for children ages 5–11, and fully vaccinated children are welcome at The Public two weeks after they have received their final dose. Photo ID for children under 16 will not be required as long as they are accompanied by parents/guardians with valid photo ID.
Negative COVID tests for audience members, including children, will not be accepted as an alternative to vaccination proof. The Public has ended its additional Negative COVID test requirement, initially implemented on December 17, as of January 21, 2022, when this new policy goes into effect.
All audience members must provide in-person verification of vaccination. Prior to entering The Public Theater and all of our facilities.
Approved face masks will be required at all times, including while watching a performance, except while actively eating and drinking.
Public Theater staff and artists are subject to a mandatory vaccination policy.
All policies are subject to change at The Public’s sole discretion and without notice.
Those that do not abide by any health and safety protocols will be denied entry or removed from the facility.
Approved face masks will be required at all times, including while watching a performance, except while actively eating and drinking.
Public Theater staff and artists are subject to a mandatory vaccination policy.
All policies are subject to change at The Public’s sole discretion and without notice.
Those that do not abide by any health and safety protocols will be denied entry or removed from the facility.

Performance Schedule:

TUESDAYS- FRIDAYS @ 8 PM
SATURDAYS @ 2 & 8 PM
SUNDAYS @ 8 PM

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Director

Ralph B. Peña

Written By

Lloyd Suh

TDF MEMBER TICKETS:

NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS SHOW

Listed at TKTS:

n/a

FULL-PRICE TICKETS

$60.00

prices subject to change

ADDITIONAL INFO

Age Guidance: 12

ACCESSIBILITY INFO

Wheelchairs
Access for wheelchair users and individuals with limited mobility is available. Box office needs advance notice so that seats can be removed.

Seating
Newman Theater seats 299
Anspacher Theater seats 275
LuEsther Hall seats 156
Martinson Hall seats 165
Susan Stein Shiva Theater seats 104.

Elevator\Escalator
Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors.

Passenger Loading Zone
Front.

Parking
Valet parking garage: 403 Lafayette St. Lot: Lafayette St. & Astor Place.

Curb Ramps
Outside main entrance.

Entrance
Six steps or machine lift to main floor lobby. Entrance marked by large signs. Assistance available.

Box Office
Lobby. Counter 42".

Restroom
Unisex: Main floor. Door 35.5". Clear space 61"x 54". Commode 18". Grab bars.

Water Fountain
Main floor. Spout 36".

Telephone
Main floor. Coin slot 55". Cord 30".

Assisted Listening System
Assistive Listening Systems that transmit sound via headsets are available.

Visual Assistance
None.