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What Passes for Comedy

Opening Date: Oct 28, 2022
Closing Date: Nov 19, 2022
Running Time: 02:00
What Passes for Comedy

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Playing @
Chain Theatre / 36th Street Theatre
312 West 36th Street, New York City, NY 10018
Set in the golden age of live television, What Passes for Comedy kicks off with a late-night talk show host reading the wrong cue card with a punch line that rocks the nation. The three young writers behind the prank are now in a fight for their professional lives as celebrity guests drop, the head of the network is out for blood, and an all-night work session reveals hard truths. They each find out where the laughter stops and bigotry begins.

Theatre is located on the 3rd floor. An elevator is available.

COVID Safety Information:
Masks are required. 
Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyPlay - Drama
Show Notes: 1 intermission
Age Guidance: 12
Audience Advisory: NO LATE SEATING, please arrive on time. No refunds. No exchanges.

Performance Schedule

THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS @ 8 PM
SATURDAYS @ 3 & 8 PM
SUNDAYS @ 3 PM


Cast
  • Stan Buturla
  • Jordan Elman
  • Michael Filisky
  • Rory Lance
  • Andrew O'Shanick
  • Alain Pierre
  • Ryan Brooke

Written By
  • G.D. Kimble

Director
  • Rick Hamilton

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF Member tickets:

Not currently available for this show

Listed at

Never

Full-price tickets:

$25.00 - $25.00

Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    None available
  • Elevator\Escalator

    Elevator - There are two theatres, one each on the 3rd and 4th floors
  • Entrance

    Street level - ADA Accessible
  • Parking

    Street parking only
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Water Fountain

    None on premises
  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair accessible

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