My Joy Is Heavy

First Preview: Feb 25, 2026

Opening Date: Mar 17, 2026

Closing Date: Apr 12, 2026

Running Time: 01:10

https://www.nytw.org/show/my-joy-is-heavy/

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New York Theatre Workshop

79 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 10003

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A transcendent musical memoir.

My Joy Is Heavy by Obie-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons is a deeply personal portrait of a young family yearning for connection amidst the loss of a pregnancy in rural isolation. Surrounded by snow and wrapped in loneliness, they uncover the unexpected joys and humor that can emerge in the wake of loss. Tony Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin directs with choreography by Princess Grace Award winner & NYTW Usual Suspect Steph Paul and music supervision by Obie Award winner Or Matias.

Every performance has open captioning.

Off Broadway Musical

Show Notes: My Joy is Heavy includes discussion of pregnancy loss, chronic pain and depression. The production includes haze effects. If you have questions or concerns, please email LetsChat@nytw.org.

Age Guidance: 14

Performance Schedule

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Cast

The Bengsons

Music

The Bengsons

Lyrics

The Bengsons

Book

The Bengsons

Director

Rachel Chavkin

Choreography

Steph Paul

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Accessibility

Box Office

Counter 44"
Parking

Garage: Central Parking, 403 Lafayette Street, East 4th St & Astor Place • Significant street parking and available drop-off zones
Curb Ramps

Corner of 2nd Avenue & East 4th Street
Passenger Loading Zone

Front of Entrance
Restroom

Gender Neutral Restrooms both Women's and Men's: 35.75" Door to restrooms. Women's: Door 26". Stall 35" x48". Commode 15". Mens: Door 26". Stall 36" x 60". Commode 15". Urinal 27".
Elevator/Escalator

None.available
Telephone

None on premises
Entrance

Double doors (each29.5")
Visual Assistance

Low vision seating available upon request as available • Programs available in large print: ask an usher, house manager, or box office representative
Water Fountain

Spout 36"
Assisted Listening System

Infared Hearing Listening devices available for every performance, contact the house manager upon arrival.
Wheelchair Info

Wheelchair accessible.Street to Lobby (Merchandise & Concessions): no stairs • Wheelchair Seats (companion seats in parenthesis): J1 (2), J16 (15)
Folding Armrests

None available
Seating

Lobby to Row A (ront row): 12 steps down, railing • Lobby to Row S (back row) through Row J: no stairs • Wheelchair Seats (companion seats in parenthesis): J1 (2), J16 (15)

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