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The Monsters

First Preview: Jan 23, 2026
Opening Date: Feb 11, 2026
Closing Date: Mar 22, 2026
Running Time: 01:40
The Monsters

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Playing @
New York City Center - Stage II
131 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019
For a long time, LIL has been obsessed with fighting and one fighter in particular: her older brother BIG, an aging but successful figure in the local Mixed Martial Arts circuit. But she’s been doing it all from afar… until one day when she decides to show up on his doorstep. Written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters) this world premiere is a sibling love story about reunions, resentment, reconnection and wrestling with demons.

A co-production of Manhattan Theatre Club and Two River Theater.
Off BroadwayPlay - Drama

Performance Schedule

Visit NYCityCenter.org for full schedule. 


Cast
  • Aigner Mizzelle
  • Okierete Onaodowan

Written By
  • Ngozi Anyanwu

Director
  • Ngozi Anyanwu

TDF Tickets Offers:

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Full-price tickets:

$95.00 - $95.00

Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    Wireless FM assistive listening devices are available free of charge with the presentation of either a driver's license or credit card. Assistive listening devices are available at coat check on the first landing on the east side of the theater.
  • Restroom

    Restrooms are located on the mezzanine lobby level and are accessible for persons in wheelchairs via the elevator.
  • Wheelchair Info

    New York City Center’s Mainstage, Stage I, Stage II and Studio 5 spaces are all wheelchair accessible. Seats for patrons with disabilities are available online, by phone, and at the box office. Please advise us at the time of ticket purchase of your particular needs. Locations are available in the first row.
  • Box Office

    The box office is in the lobby. It is wheelchair accessible.
  • Seating

    The seats in our theater range from 19”-22” wide and are 18” deep. There are armrests on all. They are all joined together, no space between. Some ends have armrests that can fold up for ADA access when wheelchair or walker patrons want to transfer or slide in. Please contact info@nycitycenter.org in advance of your visit if you require accommodations to your seats.

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