The Other Americans

First Preview: Sep 11, 2025

Opening Date: Sep 25, 2025

Closing Date: Nov 23, 2025

Running Time: 02:15

https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2526/the-other-americans/

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Public Theater

425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003

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Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo is Nelson Castro, a Colombian-American laundromat owner in Queens grappling with a failing business and buried secrets in his new play The Other Americans. When his son Nick returns from a mental wellness facility after a traumatic incident, Nelson's world unravels. Committed to protecting his family and business, he tackles racial and identity challenges to achieve his dream, proving his success. Nelson must navigate morality's murky waters to salvage his future. Will he emerge victorious, or will his past consume everything he holds dear? Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson directs this gripping tale of resilience.

Off Broadway Play - Drama

Performance Schedule

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Cast

John Leguizamo
Luna Lauren Velez
Rosa Evangelina Arredondo
Kimberli Alexis Flores

Written By

John Leguizamo

Director

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

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Accessibility

Box Office

Lobby. Counter 42"
Curb Ramps

Outside main entrance
Restroom

Accessible restrooms are located on the Lobby level only. Companion care restrooms are available upon request by speaking to a staff member. Unisex: Main floor. Door 35.5". Clear space 61"x 54". Commode 18". Grab bars
Elevator/Escalator

Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors
Entrance

Six steps or machine lift to main floor lobby. Handrails and ramps are available. Entrance marked by large signs.
Visual Assistance

Large Print Playbills are available at all Public and Delacorte Theater season performances one week after the production has officially opened. Braille Playbills are available at all Public and Delacorte Theater season performances one week after the production has officially opened. Both large print and Braille may be obtained from the house manager or ticket taker upon entering the theater of your attending performance.
Water Fountain

Main floor. Spout 36"
Assisted Listening System

Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) amplify and clarify sound by cutting down or eliminating ambient noise. FM radio assistive listening systems are installed in all of our theaters, and headsets may be used at any seat. Headsets with induction neck-loops are available for patrons who use hearing aids and cochlear implants with a "T" switch. Ask your audiologist whether your hearing aid or cochlear implant has a "T" switch (telecoil) and how to use it with an assistive listening headset.
Wheelchair Info

Access for wheelchair users and individuals with limited mobility is available. Box office needs advance notice so that seats can be removed.

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