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Emergence: Things Are Not As They Seem
First Preview: Oct 10, 2023
Opening Date: Oct 25, 2023
Closing Date: Jan 7, 2024
Running Time: 01:30
Playing @
The Pershing Square Signature Center
480 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036
Emergence is a revolutionary theatrical experience led by Patrick Olson that stands at the intersection of art, science and music. It defies conventional boundaries, pushing the limits of creativity and intellect and expanding the horizons of both performers and spectators alike. Emergence is an invitation to embark on a transformative journey where the realms of knowledge and artistic expression intertwine, and things are not as they seem.
Part music, part monologue, part science journey, part rock concert, part psychedelic trip, Emergence explores the deepest aspects of the human experience with a riveting dive into the domain between science and art–uplifting, emotionally powerful and revelatory. Audiences will be immersed in live, original music, highlighted by a dynamic ensemble of musicians, singers, dancers and stunning visual effects with arena-level sound that merge seamlessly while asking big, bold questions. Emergence deals with time, matter, energy, human perception and love and challenges our human tendency to think in convenient shortcuts when observing the world around us. It is where the deepest realities of the natural world, cosmology, consciousness and meaning await us all.
Part music, part monologue, part science journey, part rock concert, part psychedelic trip, Emergence explores the deepest aspects of the human experience with a riveting dive into the domain between science and art–uplifting, emotionally powerful and revelatory. Audiences will be immersed in live, original music, highlighted by a dynamic ensemble of musicians, singers, dancers and stunning visual effects with arena-level sound that merge seamlessly while asking big, bold questions. Emergence deals with time, matter, energy, human perception and love and challenges our human tendency to think in convenient shortcuts when observing the world around us. It is where the deepest realities of the natural world, cosmology, consciousness and meaning await us all.
Show Notes: No intermission
Age Guidance: 12
Audience Advisory: This production contains both flashing lights as well as theatrical haze.
Performance Schedule
TUESDAY-FRIDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 2 PM
No performances November 23 and December 24
Cast
- Patrick Olson
Written By
- Patrick Olson
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$81.50 - $160.50
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Accessibility
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Assisted Listening System
Signature Theatre offers patrons assisted listening devices for each of our theatres per ADA requirements. Assisted listening devices can be found in our central lobby prior to every performance. -
Elevator\Escalator
Elevators are available on street level; one stop to theatre -
Entrance
Entrance has Automatic Door System • Street to Lobby (on the 2nd floor): 34 steps, available elevator -
Parking
MPG Parking - 475 West 41st Street -
Telephone
None on premises -
Water Fountain
Central lobby level; outside Men's Room; accessible -
Wheelchair Info
The Pershing Square Signature Center is fully wheelchair accessible and restrooms are located on the same level. Accessible seats are available for each performance, please inform the box office at the time of purchase about any special needs. -
Box Office
Box Office is wheelchair accessible with a lowered window -
Curb Ramps
There are curb ramps on Ninth Avenue and Dyer Avenue -
Passenger Loading Zone
Front of Entrance - limited -
Restroom
The bathrooms are on the second floor lobby area and are fully accessible -
Seating
Wheelchair Seats: all seats are removable, companion seats in parenthesis Diamond: Orch G: 105 (106), 107 (108), 109 (110); Box L: 104 (105); Box R: 204 (203) Griffin: Box L: D 1 (3, 5); Box R: D 2 (4, 6); Balcony: A 2 (4) Linney: Flexible space, changes each show. -
Visual Assistance
Large print programs available • Increased floor staff for audio-described performances • Signs in braille









