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A History of Paper

Opening Date: Feb 12, 2027
Closing Date: May 16, 2027
A History of Paper

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Playing @
Stage 42
422 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036
This funny and deeply moving two-character chamber musical charts a universal love story through the physical paper artifacts that define a relationship and a lifetime—from letters, menus and train tickets to shopping lists and postcards.

Producers Sonia Friedman Productions, Jerry Goehring and Pemberley Productions are pleased to announce that following its sold-out run in Scotland, the critically acclaimed musical A History of Paper, starring Tony, Emmy, BAFTA and Olivier Award winner Alan Cumming, and Olivier and BAFTA Award winner Shirley Henderson in her highly anticipated NYC debut, will make its US premiere this winter.
Off BroadwayMusical

Cast
  • Alan Cumming
  • Shirley Henderson

Music
  • Gareth Williams

Lyrics
  • Gareth Williams
  • Oliver Emanuel

Book
  • Oliver Emanuel

Director
  • Andrew Panton

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Accessibility

  • Elevator/Escalator

    There is an elevator and escalator from the ground level to the theater level.
  • Folding Armrests

    5 - Aisle Transfer Arm
  • Restroom

    Restrooms are wheelchair accessible on the ground level.
  • Seating

    Orchestra Location: There are steps between each row. Wheelchair seating does not involve steps. Handrails: Available at the end of every stepped seat row in the Orchestra.
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Water Fountain

    Lobby level
  • Wheelchair Info

    Theatre is wheelchair accessible.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Closed Captioning is available through the GalaPro app. For more information on GalaPro, check here: https://www.galapro.com/
  • Visual Assistance

    Audio Description is available through the GalaPro app. More information can be found here: https://www.galapro.com/

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