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The Habit of Art
First Preview: Apr 29, 2023
Opening Date: Apr 29, 2023
Closing Date: May 28, 2023
Running Time: 01:55
Playing @
59E59 Theaters
59 East 59th Street, New York City, NY 10022
Original Theatre (Caroline’s Kitchen, Brits Off Broadway 2019; Invincible, Brits Off Broadway 2017) returns to 59E59 Theaters with the US Premiere of The Habit of Art by one of Britain’s most prolific playwrights Alan Bennett (The History Boys, The Madness of King George and Talking Heads). Benjamin Britten, sailing uncomfortably close to the wind with his new opera, Death in Venice, seeks advice from his former collaborator and friend, W.H. Auden. During this imagined meeting, their first for twenty-five years, they are observed and interrupted by, amongst others, their future biographer and a young man from the local bus station. The Habit of Art looks at the unsettling desires of two difficult men and at the ethics of biography. Exploring friendship, rivalry and heartache this multi layered masterpiece examines the joy, pain and emotional cost of creativity.
Show Notes: 1 intermission
Performance Schedule
TUESDAY-FRIDAY @ 7 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM & 7 PM
SUNDAY @ 2 PM
Written By
- Alan Bennett
Director
- Philip Franks
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Full-price tickets:
$25.00 - $80.00
Lottery & Rush
Student Rush: In-person at the Box Office beginning one hour prior to show time. Present a current high school, college, university or international student ID at the Box Office to purchase tickets for $10 - $25 each, depending on the show. Valid for one ticket per ID. All Student Rush tickets are subject to availability and may not be offered for all performances.
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Accessibility
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Curb Ramps
Curb ramps available -
Restroom
One floor down from lobby, available via elevator. Wheelchair-accessible stall, sink, and paper towel dispenser -
Elevator/Escalator
Elevator available -
Entrance
Entrance is street level. -
Visual Assistance
Low vision seating available upon request -
Folding Armrests
Chairs with no armrests (free standing) available -
Assisted Listening System
All three theaters are equipped with radio assistive listening devices for the hearing impaired. Hearing loop adaptors are also available. Pick up at the front desk by the box office. -
Wheelchair Info
All three theaters have wheelchair accessible seats in the front row. There are several other locations in Theater A that are accessible without steps and may have wheelchair access. -
Water Fountain
Lower level accessible via elevator
