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This World of Tomorrow
First Preview: Oct 30, 2025
Opening Date: Nov 18, 2025
Closing Date: Dec 21, 2025
Playing @
The Shed
545 West 30th Street , New York City, NY 10001
It’s the end of the 21st-century, and Bert Allenberry is longing for the past.
This World of Tomorrow features Tom Hanks and Kelli O'Hara in the story of a forlorn scientist from the future. When Bert embarks on a time-traveling quest for true love, he returns—again, and again, and again—to one special day at the 1939 World’s Fair in Queens, New York.
This new play is written by Tom Hanks and James Glossman, based on short stories written by Tom Hanks, and directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun, Fences).
Out of the collision of technology and desire, nostalgia and history, what life will Bert choose as his own?
This World of Tomorrow features Tom Hanks and Kelli O'Hara in the story of a forlorn scientist from the future. When Bert embarks on a time-traveling quest for true love, he returns—again, and again, and again—to one special day at the 1939 World’s Fair in Queens, New York.
This new play is written by Tom Hanks and James Glossman, based on short stories written by Tom Hanks, and directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun, Fences).
Out of the collision of technology and desire, nostalgia and history, what life will Bert choose as his own?
Age Guidance: 12
Performance Schedule
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Cast
- Tom Hanks
- Kelli O’Hara
- Jay O. Sanders
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson
- Donald Webber Jr.
- Michelle Wilson
Written By
- Tom Hanks & James Glossman
Director
- Kenny Leon
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$218.00 - $513.00
Accessibility
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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. -
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











