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The Emperor’s Nightingale

Opening Date: Jan 15, 2022
Closing Date: Jan 30, 2022
Running Time: 01:00
The Emperor’s Nightingale

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Playing @
Theatre Row - Theatre Five
410 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036
Family friendly adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson- in 18th century China with playful pandas and dancing tigers.

An adaptation of a classic tale, set in 18th century China, a magical bird, playful pandas, prancing tigers, rival princes. What does it take to be a King?

Nominated by the Off-Broadway Alliance for “Best Family Show”

NYTimes: “The Emperor’s Nightingale…introduces gossiping panda bears and a tiger whose front and hind legs talk to each-other. Expect lion dancing and royal rapping along the way”

COVID Safety Information:
Age 12+: All patrons 12 & older must be fully vaccinated 14 days prior to their performance date. Proof of vaccination must be accompanied by a valid photo ID (valid ID for ages 12-18 do not need to include a photo).  
Ages 5-11: Required to present *proof of at least one dose of an FDA or WHO authorized vaccination. This requirement follows the New York City vaccine mandate that went into effect on December 14, 2021.
Ages 2-4: Required to present a negative COVID-19 test: PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance, or a rapid antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance. A negative test can be presented on paper or mobile device. We do not accept self-testing or at-home kits for negative tests.
Under 2 years old: There are no test requirements for children under the age of 2.
Masks must be worn inside the building at all times.
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Performance Schedule

THURSDAYS @ 7 PM
SATURDAYS @ 2:30 & 7 PM
SUNDAYS @ 2:30 PM


Cast
  • DeAnna Choi
  • Jonathan Frye
  • Fenton Li
  • Hyunmin Rhee
  • Xiaoqing Zhang
  • Mandarin Wu

Written By
  • Damon Chua

Director
  • Chongren Fan

Choreography
  • Michael G. Chin

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF Member tickets:

Not currently available for this show

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Never

Full-price tickets:

$44.50 - $56.50

Accessibility

  • Box Office

    The box office is street level and wheelchair accessible.
  • Curb Ramps

    There are curb ramps on 9th Ave. or Dyer Ave.
  • Restroom

    Wheelchair accessible. On second floor lounge and on C level – (lower level)
  • Elevator\Escalator

    Elevator to all floors
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Entrance

    Theatre is located on the botttom floor of the Theatre Row complex, and is accessible by elevator. The building entrance is street level.
  • Visual Assistance

    None available
  • Folding Armrests

    None available
  • Water Fountain

    The fountain is wheelchair accessible.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Available at the bar on the second floor. A photo ID is required to hold as a deposit.
  • Wheelchair Info

    There is a designated area where there are removable seats
  • Parking

    Theatre Five uses ParkWhiz - https://www.parkwhiz.com/theatre-row-parking/

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