The Opening

Opening Date: Jan 8, 2026

Closing Date: Feb 8, 2026

https://theopeningoffbway.mypixieset.com/

Playing @

The Players Theatre

115 MacDougal Street, New York City, NY 10012

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In this side-splitting new musical comedy, nothing is ever black and white.

Newton Anderson, a 17-year-old chess prodigy, is facing the greatest player in the world: Carson Marlsen. With international notoriety and $100,000 on the line, Newton and his clueless best friend, Jim, hatch an...unconventional...plan to cheat. For curious theatre-goers and chess fans alike, come on down to The Opening. Just maybe don't bring your kids.

Off Broadway Play - Comedy Musical

Performance Schedule

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Music

Mateo Chavez Lewis

Lyrics

Brooke Di Spirito
Mateo Chavez Lewis

Book

Brooke Di Spirito

Director

Nick Flatto

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Accessibility

Seating

199-248 seats
Elevator\Escalator

None on Premises
Parking

Street parking only
Curb Ramps

None.
Entrance

Street entrance / three steps to BO with handrail. Door (32", heavy) to main level.
Box Office

Lobby Main level via 3 steps
Restroom

Down one flight of stairs (steep) to Cafe Wha! Shared bathroon with bar. Not wheelchair accessible
Water Fountain

None on premises
Telephone

None on premises
Assisted Listening System

None available
Visual Assistance

None available
Folding Armrests

Fixed armrests
Wheelchair Info

Not accessible - 3 steps to box office / 3 steps to theatre