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Dear Liar

Opening Date: Apr 25, 2023

Closing Date: Apr 30, 2023

Dear Liar
https://irishrep.org/show/2022-2023-season/dear-liar-2/ Show Site Icon

Playing @

Irish Repertory Theatre

132 W 22nd St New York, NY 10011

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Adapted from the legendary correspondence between George Bernard Shaw and celebrated actress Mrs. Patrick CampbellJerome Kilty’s Dear Liar explores the relationship between these two fiery and fascinating personalities. In Kilty’s masterful compilation between “Stella and Joey”…(which they nicknamed one another)…in scenes of both lovemaking and furious confrontation, they verbally duel with each other, all the while making passionate love through their gorgeously exorbitant exchanges.

David Staller, who has dedicated two decades to all things Shavian, embodies George Bernard Shaw as no other actor could possibly approach, and the Tony-nominated Melissa Errico, acclaimed for her performance as Eliza Doolittle, consumes the role of Mrs. Patrick Campbell, who was herself Shaw’s original Eliza Doolittle in Pygmalion.

Inspired by correspondence of fact and fiction that’s stood the test of time, Irish Repertory Theatre's The Letters Series explores the thrill of witnessing great relationships unfold and sometimes shape our history in an age of instant communication. Dear Liar and Love Letters allow us to look “behind the curtain” and examine the universal.
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COVID-19 Safety Information

Masks are required at Wednesday matinee and Saturday evening performances only.

Performance Schedule:

TUESDAY & THURSDAY @ 7 PM
WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY @ 2 PM & 7 PM
FRIDAY @ 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM

Cast

Melissa Erico & David Staller

Director

Charlotte Moore

Written by

Jerome Kilty

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Full-price tickets:

$52.50 - $92.50

Lottery & Rush

In-Person Rush: Half-price rush tickets are available one hour before each show begins. Patrons may call the Box Office to inquire about availability, but please note that rush tickets cannot be reserved and will not be sold over the phone.

Accessibility:

Box Office

The box office is located in the lobby, and the counter is wheelchair accessible.

Parking

Free street parking is available on 22nd Street (on the same block as the theatre) Monday–Friday after 7pm and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Curb Ramps

There are no curb ramps. Call the theatre in advance for a portable ramp or reach out to staff on arrival.

Directions Bus

Crosstown: take bus #23 and get off at 6th or 7th Avenues. / From Downtown: take the # 5, 6, or 7 bus to 23rd Street. / From Uptown: Above 66th Street – take the #20 bus and get off at 23rd Street. Below 66th Street – take the #10 bus and change to the #20 bus.

Restroom

There are two wheelchair accessible restrooms. All bathrooms at IRT are single stalled and gender neutral.

Directions Subway

C, E, 1, F, M or PATH to 23rd St

Elevator\Escalator

The Mainstage balcony area and the W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre in the basement are elevator accessible. For elevator access, guests can reach out to any IRT staff member when they arrive.

Telephone

none

Entrance

There is a step up into the lobby through the front doors, but a ramp is available if needed. Call the theatre in advance or reach out to a staff member upon arrival for ramp access.

Visual Assistance

none

Folding Armrests

Seat C1 in the Mainstage has a foldable arm and is marked as an accessible seat in the online seating chart.

Water Fountain

Two located upstairs in the balcony level. They are only accessible once the house opens.

Assisted Listening System

Assistive listening devices are available for mainstage productions. Visit the concessions area for devices. ID is required. For patrons with a tele coil, the Mainstage theater is equipped with an induction loop, set your device/your device’s app to the “t” setting.

Wheelchair Info

Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in the Mainstage in seats A1/2 and B1/2. If you would like to remain in your wheelchair for the performance, our staff will remove the theatre chairs for you. For guests who wish to transfer to a seat from their wheelchair, we are more than happy to store your wheelchair during the performance. We will return your wheelchair to you at intermission or the end of the performance.

Directions Driving

From the midtown tunnel: Take 2nd Avenue downtown. Make a right onto 23rd Street, turn left on 7th Avenue and then left onto 22nd Street. / From the 59th Street Bridge: Follow directions for the mid-town tunnel. / From the Lincoln Tunnel: Take 9th Avenue downtown. Make a left onto 22nd Street. / From the George Washington Bridge: Take the West Side Highway South to the 30th Street exit. Travel east on 30th Street and make a right on 7th Avenue. Turn left onto 22nd Street.

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Public Transportation

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By Subway:

C, E, 1, F, M or PATH to 23rd St

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By Bus:

Crosstown: take bus #23 and get off at 6th or 7th Avenues. / From Downtown: take the # 5, 6, or 7 bus to 23rd Street. / From Uptown: Above 66th Street – take the #20 bus and get off at 23rd Street. Below 66th Street – take the #10 bus and change to the #20 bus.