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The Best We Could (a family tragedy)

First Preview: Feb 7, 2023
Opening Date: Mar 1, 2023
Closing Date: Mar 26, 2023
The Best We Could (a family tragedy)

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Playing @
New York City Center - Stage I
131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019
A daughter’s road trip with her father becomes a theatrical journey across more than just state lines. This funny, wise and heartbreaking debut from an exciting new writer will be brought to vibrant life by director Daniel Aukin, whom MTC audiences will remember from Fool for Love and Fulfillment Center.
Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyPlay - Drama

Performance Schedule

Visit newyorkcitycenter.org for full performance schedule.


Cast
  • Aya Cash
  • Brian D. Coats
  • Maureen Sebastian
  • Constance Shulman
  • Frank Wood

Written By
  • Emily Feldman

Director
  • Daniel Aukin

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$69.00 - $99.00

Lottery & Rush

TodayTix Rush: A limited number of $30 rush tickets for each performance are available the day of the show on the TodayTix app. Rush tickets are subject to availability and blackout.

Student Rush: Student rush tickets are available at the box office on the day of the show when the box office opens. Tickets are $30 (including all fees), payable by cash or credit card and are available to students with an ID from a degree or diploma granting institution. Tickets are subject to availability and are limited to two per valid ID. Note that anyone aged 35 or under may prefer to purchase their tickets through the 30 Under 35 program instead.

Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    Wireless FM assistive listening devices are available free of charge with the presentation of either a driver's license or credit card. Assistive listening devices are available at coat check on the first landing on the east side of the theater.
  • Restroom

    Restrooms are located on the mezzanine lobby level and are accessible for persons in wheelchairs via the elevator.
  • Wheelchair Info

    New York City Center’s Mainstage, Stage I, Stage II and Studio 5 spaces are all wheelchair accessible. Seats for patrons with disabilities are available online, by phone, and at the box office. Please advise us at the time of ticket purchase of your particular needs. Locations are available in the first row.
  • Box Office

    The box office is in the lobby. It is wheelchair accessible.
  • Parking

    1345 Garage: 126 West 55th Street (212.710.8230, 212.977.7636); GMC Parking: 211 West 56th Street (800.836.6666)
  • Seating

    The seats in our theater range from 19”-22” wide and are 18” deep. There are armrests on all. They are all joined together, no space between. Some ends have armrests that can fold up for ADA access when wheelchair or walker patrons want to transfer or slide in. Please contact info@nycitycenter.org in advance of your visit if you require accommodations to your seats.

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