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On the Evolutionary Function of Shame
First Preview: Feb 12, 2025
Opening Date: Feb 26, 2025
Closing Date: Mar 9, 2025
Playing @
The Pershing Square Signature Center
480 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036
In the beginning, two people got kicked out of a garden for eating fruit. Many years later, Adam—a transgender man expecting a child—meets with his twin sister, Eve, a pioneering scientist. She offers her brother prenatal services from her cutting-edge practice. But what exactly does that entail? And does Adam even want Eve’s help?
Written by bold new talent D.A. Mindell and helmed by the refreshingly innovative director Jess McLeod, On the Evolutionary Function of Shame is a compelling exploration of identity, family and the courage it takes to live authentically, no matter the expectations of society—or those closest to you.
Written by bold new talent D.A. Mindell and helmed by the refreshingly innovative director Jess McLeod, On the Evolutionary Function of Shame is a compelling exploration of identity, family and the courage it takes to live authentically, no matter the expectations of society—or those closest to you.
Performance Schedule
TUESDAY-FRIDAY @ 7 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM & 7 PM
Added performance March 5 @ 2 PM
No 7 PM performance March 9
Cast
- Jordan Barbour
- Kayli Carter
- Elizabeth Ramos
- Imani Russell
- Cody Sloan
- Ryan Jamaal Swain
Written By
- D.A. Mindell
Director
- Jess McLeod
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$69.00 - $69.00
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








