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The People Versus Lenny Bruce

First Preview: May 7, 2026
Opening Date: May 14, 2026
Closing Date: Jun 28, 2026
The People Versus Lenny Bruce

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Playing @
Theatre Row - Theater Four
410 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036
The People Versus Lenny Bruce is part of the acclaimed series called "All The Court's A Stage", based on the cases of legendary first amendment lawyer Marty Garbus. Written by Susan Charlotte, directed by Antony Marsellis, with a Broadway cast, this show has played to sold-out audiences throughout the country, including The Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank, Cal.

The play takes place in New York, in 1964 when famed comedian Lenny Bruce was facing obscenity charges. Marty Garbus, who represented Bruce, decided to add conservative journalist and television personality Dorothy Kilgallen to his list of witnesses testifying on Bruce's behalf. The reason? Kilgallen happened to be a great fan of Bruce's and could speak to his talent. Kilgallen and renowned cartoonist and writer Jules Feiffer are part of this cast of incredible characters.

Presented by Cause Célèbre Productions.
Off BroadwayPlay - Drama

Cast
  • Johnny Anthony
  • Timothy Doyle
  • Dan Grimaldi
  • Ian Lithgow
  • Jonathan Spivey
  • Stephen Schnetzer
  • Roberta Wallach

Written By
  • Susan Charlotte

Director
  • Antony Marsellis

TDF Tickets Offers:

Listed at

Rarely

Full-price tickets:

$65.00 - $155.00

Accessibility

  • Curb Ramps

    There are curb ramps on 9th Ave. or Dyer Ave.
  • Restroom

    Wheelchair accessible. On second floor lounge and on C level – (lower level)
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator to all floors
  • Entrance

    Street level
  • Water Fountain

    Located on all levels (all accessible)
  • Assisted Listening System

    Available at the bar on the second floor. A photo ID is required to hold as a deposit.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Theatre Four is located on the lower level on the facility and is accessible by elevator. Row G is fully accessible; all other rows require stairs.
  • Folding Armrests

    None
  • Visual Assistance

    None

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