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My Joy is Heavy

First Preview: Feb 25, 2026
Opening Date: Mar 17, 2026
Closing Date: Apr 5, 2026
My Joy is Heavy

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Playing @
New York Theatre Workshop
79 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 10003
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.
Off BroadwayMusical
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.

Performance Schedule

Visit NYTW.org for full schedule. 


Cast
  • The Bengsons

Written By
  • The Bengsons

Music
  • Or Matias

Director
  • Rachel Chavkin

Choreography
  • Steph Paul

TDF Tickets Offers:

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Full-price tickets:

$49.00 - $93.00

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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