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Oh Happy Day!
First Preview: Oct 2, 2025
Opening Date: Oct 15, 2025
Closing Date: Nov 9, 2025
Playing @
Public Theater
425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003
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.
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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Full-price tickets:
$109.00 - $185.00
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Accessibility
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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.
