Dead as a Dodo

First Preview: Jan 8, 2025

Opening Date: Jan 10, 2025

Closing Date: Feb 9, 2025

Running Time: 01:15

https://www.wakkawakka.org/dead-as-a-dodo

Playing @

Baruch Performing Arts Center

55 Lexington Ave / 1 Bernard Baruch Way, New York, NY 10010

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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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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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