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The Opening

Opening Date: Jan 8, 2026
Closing Date: Feb 8, 2026
The Opening
https://theopeningoffbway.mypixieset.com/
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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 BroadwayPlay - ComedyMusical

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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$53.00 - $75.00

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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

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