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The Brothers Size

First Preview: Aug 30, 2025

Opening Date: Sep 10, 2025

Closing Date: Sep 28, 2025

The Brothers Size
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Playing @

The Shed

545 West 30th Street New York City, NY 10001

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Ogun and Oshoosi Size are loyal brothers. But, when Oshoosi’s charismatic friend shows up, will he be tempted back to old habits?

Written by Tarell Alvin McCraney (Academy Award for Moonlight) and co-directed by Bijan Sheibani (Barber Shop Chronicles at BAM) and McCraney, The Brothers Size is a modern-day fable about two brothers in the Deep South.

The production features André Holland (Moonlight, Exhibiting Forgiveness) as Ogun, who embodies hard work and reliability, with Alani iLongwe (Paradise Blue, Arthur the King) as his younger brother, the formerly incarcerated Oshoosi. As Oshoosi lives a seemingly carefree and unpredictable life, the arrival of his friend Elegba, played by Malcom Mays (Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Snowfall), forces the brothers to wrestle with loyalty, freedom and duty in a heartfelt exploration of their bond.

Presented in the round, The Brothers Size weaves the rich storytelling tradition of the Yoruba people of West Africa into this new production, which marks the 20th anniversary of McCraney’s play.

Performance Schedule:

TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY @ 7 PM
WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY @ 1 PM & 7 PM
SUNDAY @ 1 PM

No 1 PM performance September 3

Cast

André Holland
Alani iLongwe
Malcolm Mays

Director

Bijan Sheibani & Tarell Alvin McCraney

Written by

Tarell Alvin McCraney

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF member tickets:

Not currently available for this show

Listed atTKTS

n/a

Full-price tickets:

$88 - $168

Accessibility:

Assisted Listening System

Assistive listening devices availble at any either of two ticket desks or at the coat check. A driver’s license will be held to check out the device. Admissions desks are equipped with induction loop systems.

Directions Bus

M11 M12 or M34-SBS

Directions Subway

7 train to 34th St -Javis Center/ Hudson Yards Station A, C, E, 1, 2, and 3 trains to 34 St – Penn Station

Elevator\Escalator

Elevators are located on the east and west sides of the building. The west elevators are closest to the Hudson Yards Public Square entrance.

Entrance

Both entrances are wheelchair accessible

Parking

There are two parking garages in close proximity to The Shed on West 30th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues. One is on the north side of the block, beneath Hudson Yards. An additional garage is located across the street from The Shed at 552 West 30th Street.

Passenger Loading Zone

The Shed’s Hudson Yards Public Square entrance provides an accessible passenger loading zone allowing for automobile pick-up and drop-off access to the building

Restroom

All of The Shed’s restrooms are accessible. Men’s (self-identified) and women’s (self-identified) restrooms can be found in The Lobby, the mezzanine, and on levels 4, 6, and 8. These restrooms include baby changing tables. Single-occupancy all-gender restrooms can be found on the mezzanine and levels 4, 6, and 8

Telephone

None on premises

Wheelchair Info

All performances have wheelchair accessible seating. Call box office at (646) 455-3494 with questions

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Public Transportation

Subway Icon

By Subway:

7 train to 34th St -Javis Center/ Hudson Yards Station A, C, E, 1, 2, and 3 trains to 34 St – Penn Station

Bus Icon

By Bus:

M11 M12 or M34-SBS