Encores! Jelly's Last Jam

Opening Date: Feb 21, 2024

Closing Date: Mar 03, 2024

https://www.nycitycenter.org/About/our-programs/2024-encores-season/

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New York City Center - Mainstage

131 W 55th Street New York, NY 10019

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A vivid, impressionistic portrait of legendary jazz pianist Jelly Roll Morton, the original 1992 Broadway production of Jelly’s Last Jam secured national recognition for writer/director George C. Wolfe (Shuffle Along, Angels in America), as well as nine Tony nominations, three wins and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book.

Now, visionary director Robert O’Hara (A Raisin in the Sun) takes up the mantle of this wildly imaginative show that interrogates the self-declared “inventor of jazz” in a purgatorial afterlife, accusing him of denying and denigrating his cultural legacy. With showstopping numbers like “That’s How You Jazz” crafted by lyricist Susan Birkenhead (Working) and composer Luther Henderson from Morton’s own music, Jelly’s Last Jam captures the profound contradictions behind the artist’s explosive talent. Brilliantly utilizing two of this country’s most potent forms of storytelling—jazz and musical theater—Jelly’s Last Jam weaves a complex fable of American history, legacy and truth.

Off Broadway Musical

COVID-19 Safety Information

Masks are optional but encouraged.

Performance Schedule:

TUESDAY-FRIDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM & 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 2 PM & 7PM

No 7 PM performance Sunday, March 3

Music

Jelly Roll Morton, musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson

Lyrics

Susan Birkenhead

Book

George C. Wolfe

Director

Robert O’Hara

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Student Rush: $20 tickets, available at the box office on the day of the performance with no handling fees. Present your photo student ID at the box office on the day of the performance to buy tickets. Tickets are subject to availability and first-come, first-served.

Accessibility:

Directions Bus

M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M10, M20, M31, M57, M104

Directions Subway

N Q R to 57th St / 7th Ave (plus weekdays only);F to 57th St / 6th Ave;D E to the 7th Ave / 53rd St (plus B weekdays only);A B C D or 1 to 59th St at Columbus Circle;C to 50th St / 8th Ave;1 to 50th St / 7th Ave;

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 distributed by the House Manager's lectern on the right side of the Orchestra lobby.

Elevator\Escalator

Wheelchair accessible; located near the House Manager's lectern on the right side of the Orchestra lobby.

Parking

1345 Garage 126 West 55th Street GGMC Parking 211 West 56th Street

Wheelchair Info

Accessible seating is available on the left and right side of the Orchestra and in row G of the Mezzanine.

Box Office

The box office is in the lobby. It is wheel chair accessible.

Entrance

There is a small step in front of the entrance.

Restroom

New York City Center's mainstage restrooms are located on all seating levels. Restrooms for persons in wheelchairs are located on the left side of the lobby of the Orchestra level. On the Grand Tier/Mezzanine level they are to the left of the concessions and coat check area.Restrooms for the Manhattan Theatre Club are located on mezzanine lobby level and are accessible for persons in wheelchairs via the elevator.