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Ricky Sim: Coming Out to Dead People

Opening Date: May 23, 2024
Closing Date: Jun 2, 2024
Running Time: 01:00
Ricky Sim: Coming Out to Dead People

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Playing @
SoHo Playhouse
15 Vandam Street, New York City, NY 10013
After Ricky's mother was diagnosed with cancer, he was faced with a question: Is now the right time to come out to her? After receiving rave reviews at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and his London Off-West End debut, Ricky Sim is debuting this Gaysian comedy hour about grief, love and a secret at SoHo Playhouse!

Combining stand-up and storytelling, the show explores his time growing up in the noughties and learning how to keep his first boyfriend with the help of the reggae rapper Sean Paul, while grappling with the decision to come out to his conservative Chinese-Malaysian immigrant mother, just as she was diagnosed with cancer.
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Show Notes: No intermission
Age Guidance: 16

Performance Schedule

THURSDAY & FRIDAY @ 9 PM
SUNDAY @ 7 PM


Cast
  • Ricky Sim

Written By
  • Ricky Sim

Director
  • Ryan Cunningham

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Full-price tickets:

$31.50 - $31.50

Accessibility

  • Box Office

    The box office isn't wheelchair accessible. 5 steps, no railing, ramp, or elevator.
  • Curb Ramps

    Available drop-off zones
  • Restroom

    Not wheelchair accessible. Next to Huron Club, down two flights of stairs (10 steps).
  • Seating

    178 seat proscenium theatre
  • Elevator/Escalator

    None on Premises
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Entrance

    5 steps to enter the building and to reach the box office / theatre.
  • Visual Assistance

    None available
  • Folding Armrests

    None available
  • Assisted Listening System

    None available
  • Wheelchair Info

    Not wheelchair accessible - 8 steps to entrance
  • Parking

    Street parking only
  • Water Fountain

    None on premises

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