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The Harder They Come

First Preview: Feb 16, 2023

Opening Date: Mar 15, 2023

Closing Date: Apr 09, 2023

Running Time: 02:00

The Harder They Come

https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2223/the-harder-they-come/

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Public Theater

425 Lafayette St New York, NY 10003

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The Public Theater presents Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks' new musical adaptation of the 1972 movie The Harder They Come. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the breakthrough film tells the story of Ivan, a young singer who arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, eager to become a star. After falling in love and cutting a record deal with a powerful music mogul, Ivan soon learns that the game is rigged. As he becomes increasingly defiant, he finds himself in a battle that threatens not only his life, but the very fabric of Jamaican society. Featuring Grammy Award-winner Jimmy Cliff’s hits, “You Can Get It If You Really Want” and "Many Rivers to Cross," this new musical is co-directed by Tony Taccone and Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo.

Off Broadway Musical

Age Guidance

Age Guidance: 13

Show Notes

Show Notes: 1 intermission

COVID-19 Safety Information

Masks are required at Tuesday evening, Saturday matinee and Sunday matinee performances only.

Audience Advisory:

This production will include the use of gunshots, smoke, haze, and herbal cigarettes.

Performance Schedule:

February 16-19, 2023:
THURSDAY-SUNDAY @ 8 PM

Beginning February 21, 2023:
TUESDAY-FRIDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM & 8 PM

Cast

Jeannette Bayardelle
Shawn Bowers

Music

Jimmy Cliff

Lyrics

Jimmy Cliff

Book

Suzan-Lori Parks

Director

Tony Taccone and Sergio Trujillo

Choreography

Edgar Godineaux

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Accessibility:

Box Office

Lobby. Counter 42".

Parking

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

Curb Ramps

Outside main entrance.

Passenger Loading Zone

Front.

Restroom

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

Directions Subway

6 to Astor Place; R/W to 8th St/NYU

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.

Telephone

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

Entrance

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

Visual Assistance

None.

Water Fountain

Main floor. Spout 36".

Assisted Listening System

Assistive Listening Systems that transmit sound via headsets are available.

Wheelchair Info

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

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