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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
On the Evolutionary Function of Shame

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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.
Off BroadwayPlay - Drama

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

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Full-price tickets:

$69.00 - $69.00

Accessibility

  • 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

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