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Dead as a Dodo

First Preview: Jan 8, 2025
Opening Date: Jan 10, 2025
Closing Date: Feb 9, 2025
Running Time: 01:15
Dead as a Dodo

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Playing @
Baruch Performing Arts Center
55 Lexington Ave / 1 Bernard Baruch Way, New York, NY 10010
An ever-shifting underworld comes alive through Wakka Wakka’s award-winning puppetry in this mesmerizing musical odyssey. Deep within the underworld, two skeleton friends—a Dodo and a boy—tirelessly dig for fresh bones. Their ancient skeletal forms are deteriorating and without them they will disappear completely. One day, something peculiar happens: the Dodo miraculously sprouts feathers! A wave of transformation begins, shattering the established order of the dead. As the Dodo continues to grow flesh, fear and chaos erupt. The two friends must flee, fighting to stay together as they are drawn into the heart of an epic battle between life and death. Infused with puppetry, humor and stunning visual effects, the Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning theater company Wakka Wakka conjures a mesmerizing musical odyssey about survival, transformation and the power of true friendship.

Part of the 2025 Under the Radar Festival.
Off-Off Broadway
Show Notes: No intermission
Age Guidance: 7
Audience Advisory: Please note that this production incorporates fog, loud noises and strobe lighting.

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY-FRIDAY @ 7 PM
SATURDAY @ 3 PM & 7 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM

January 12 @ 2 PM & 5 PM only


Written By
  • Gwendolyn Warnock & Kirjan Waage with help from the ensemble

Music
  • Thor Gunnar Thorvaldsson

Director
  • Gwendolyn Warnock & Kirjan Waage with help from the ensemble

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Full-price tickets:

$40.50 - $211.50

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair seating is available. Accessible seating is reserved exclusively for patrons with accessible needs and their companions. Patrons purchasing accessible seating may purchase one (1) accessible seat and one (1) companion seat adjacent to the accessible seat. Depending upon availability, seats for additional guests will be located as close as possible to the accessible space. This policy ensures that we are able to accommodate all those that need accessible seating
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator only
  • Parking

    One garage on 24th St, (Lexington and 3rd Ave), three garages on 24th St (3rd and 2nd Ave)
  • Entrance

    Located in the lower level of Baruch College and is accessible by elevator. The building entrance is street level.
  • Box Office

    Lobby is same level as theatre.
  • Restroom

    Wheelchair accessible rest rooms and drinking fountains are located on the B3 level inner lobby.
  • Water Fountain

    Drinking fountains and concessions are located on the B3 level inner lobby.
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Assisted Listening System

    Lightweight infrared assistive listening headsets are available for our hearing-impaired guests. A limited number of sets are available for all performances at no charge and without prior reservation. Please visit our House Management office located on the B2 level and request an Assistive Listening Device. Guests will be required to leave valid identification such as a driver's license as collateral. This is a complimentary service.

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