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Impasse
Opening Date: Apr 23, 2026
Closing Date: Apr 25, 2026
Playing @
Irish Arts Center
726 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Mufutau Yusuf’s Impasse is a stunning, charged duet that seeks to understand the politics and representation of the Black body in contemporary western society. Mixing sounds of his Yoruba roots with Bach and hip-hop, the performers challenge historical racial projections of blackness—steeped in cultural imperialism, violence, exploitation, marginalisation and powerlessness—to reclaim its humanity and self-determination.
Show Notes: Please note that the performance contains brief nudity and flashing lights.
Performance Schedule
Visit Irishartscenter.org for full schedule.
Cast
- Mufutau Yusuf
- Shafiki Sseggayi
Choreography
- Mufutau Yusuf
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
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Never
Full-price tickets:
$25.00 - $55.00
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Info
Two spaces for people using wheelchairs in 1st row. -
Seating
Seats 86. -
Elevator/Escalator
None. -
Passenger Loading Zone
None. -
Parking
SVI Permit. Valet parking garage: 51st St. between 10th & 11th Aves. Vertical clearance: 82". No vans or trucks. -
Entrance
Theatre has a street level entrance. Ground level. Double doors (each 33", 1" lip) to lobby. 2nd set of double doors (each 33") after box office. Twenty steps to 2nd floor. Eighteen steps to 3rd floor. -
Box Office
Lobby is same level as theatre -
Restroom
Restrooms are same level as theatre. Unisex: Ground floor. Entrance: 33". Sink: 28.5". Grab bars. Commode 18". Clear space 32" x 50". -
Water Fountain
None. -
Telephone
None. -
Assisted Listening System
None. -
Visual Assistance
None.
