The Shark is Broken

First Preview: Jul 25, 2023

Opening Date: Aug 10, 2023

Closing Date: Nov 19, 2023

Running Time: 01:30

https://thesharkisbroken.com/

Playing @

John Golden Theatre

252 W 45th St New York, NY 10036

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FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Production on Jaws is delayed…again. The film’s lead actors—theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider—are crammed into a too-small boat, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage that just might lead to cinematic magic…if it doesn’t sink them all.

Ian Shaw (War Horse and Common, National Theatre) stars as his father, actor Robert Shaw, in a piece inspired by his iconic performance as Quint and his stories of choppy waters on-set. The Shark is Broken is a moving and brilliantly hilarious behind-the-scenes drama and celebration of movie history.

Broadway Play - Comedy

Age Guidance: 14

Show Notes: No intermission

COVID-19 Safety Information

Masks are optional but encouraged.

Audience Advisory:

This production contains strong language and reference to alcohol and drugs. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

Performance Schedule:

July 25-August 9, 2023:
MONDAY-FRIDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM & 8 PM
Added performance August 9 @ 2 PM

Beginning August 11, 2023:
TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY @ 7 PM
WEDNESDAY @ 2 PM & 7 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM & 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM
No performance August 13

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Accessibility:

Wheelchair Info

Four ADA compliant viewing locations with companion seating. Transfer optional.

Seating

Orchestra on ground level. Lower lounge, front and rear mezzanine reached only by stairs.

Elevator\Escalator

There are no elevators or escalators at this theatre.

Parking

Valet parking lot: North side of street between Broadway & 8th Ave. Vans enter on 46th St. Valet parking garage: South side of 45th St.(east of Shubert Alley) between Broadway & 8th Ave. No vans.

Curb Ramps

(2.5" lip) SW corner of 45th St. & Broadway; NW corner 45th St. & Broadway.

Entrance

Double doors in series: 1st set (each 28.5") has one pair of automatic doors from 45th St. to Ticket Lobby with push-button control, incline up to 2nd set (each 28", attended by ushers) to Orchestra.