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Oh Happy Day!

First Preview: Oct 2, 2025
Opening Date: Oct 15, 2025
Closing Date: Nov 9, 2025
Oh Happy Day!
https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2526/oh-happy-day/
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425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003
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An impending flood is the least of the Johnson family’s troubles in this outrageous reimagining of Noah’s Ark from Tony Award-nominated writer and director duo Jordan E. Cooper and Stevie Walker-Webb. Oh Happy Day! begins in Laurel, MS, at a birthday BBQ for Lewis, the patriarch of the family. Shortly after his estranged son Keyshawn (played by Cooper) makes a surprise appearance, absurdity ensues on a day that will change their world forever. Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Donald Lawrence writes original songs for this biting new play about confronting the divine. 
Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyPlay - Drama

Performance Schedule

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Cast
  • Jordan E. Cooper
  • Brian D. Coats
  • Tamika Lawrence
  • Tiffany Mann
  • Sheléa Melody McDonald
  • Latrice Pace
Written By
  • Jordan E. Cooper
Music
  • Donald Lawrence
Lyrics
  • Donald Lawrence
Director
  • Stevie Walker-Webb

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Accessibility

  • Box Office

    Lobby. Counter 42".

  • Parking

    Valet parking garage: 403 Lafayette St. Lot: Lafayette St. & Astor Place.

  • Curb Ramps

    Outside main entrance.

  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front.

  • Restroom

    Unisex: Main floor. Door 35.5". Clear space 61"x 54". Commode 18". Grab bars.

  • Seating

    Newman Theater seats 299. Anspacher Theater seats 275. LuEsther Hall seats 156. Martinson Hall seats 165. Susan Stein Shiva Theater seats 104.

  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors.

  • Telephone

    Main floor. Coin slot 55". Cord 30".

  • Entrance

    Six steps or machine lift to main floor lobby. Entrance marked by large signs. Assistance available.

  • Visual Assistance

    None.

  • Water Fountain

    Main floor. Spout 36".

  • Assisted Listening System

    Assistive Listening Systems that transmit sound via headsets are available.

  • 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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