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Sizwe Banzi is Dead

First Preview: Dec 19, 2014
Opening Date: Jan 16, 2015
Closing Date: Feb 15, 2015
Running Time: 01:40
Sizwe Banzi is Dead

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Playing @
McCarter Theater Center
91 University Place, Princeton , NJ 08540
To stay above the water, Sizwe Banzi might just have to put himself below the ground.

John Kani won a Tony Award for Best Actor for his astonishing performance in a historic collaboration with South Africa’s greatest playwright, Athol Fugard (Master Harold and the Boys, Valley Song). Now, 40 years later, Kani brings us a new production of this soaring and personal play, direct from South Africa’s acclaimed Market Theatre. 

As relevant now as it was then, Sizwe Banzi is Dead is an exquisite demonstration of the political power of storytelling. A striking tale of heroism and perseverance, this powerful drama is filled with surprising humor and uplifting faith in the human spirit.

A co-production with The Market Theatre and Syracuse Stage.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY thru THURSDAY @ 7:30 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY @ 3 PM
SUNDAY @ 2 PM (evening performances @ 7:30 pm on 2/1 & 2/8)
RegionalPlay - DramaRegional
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16

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$25.00 - $70.00

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  • Assisted Listening System

    Our theatres offer wireless radio frequency hearing assistance receivers. Headphones are provided free of charge but guests are welcome to bring their own. Hearing aids equipped with t-coil technology can be synched for better sound quality.
  • Parking

    Disabled parking is available on a first come, first-served basis to those displaying official license plates or placards. For performances in the Matthews Theatre, please speak with the attendant in the circle driveway. For Berlind Theatre performances, there will be a select number of bagged parking meters in front of the entrance.
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    McCarter will offer shuttle service for the upcoming 2018-2019 Season. The shuttle will begin one hour prior to performance, run approximately every 20 minutes and continue until curtain time. The shuttle will pick up passengers outside of Wawa and drop off is at the McCarter Matthews or Berlind Theatre. The shuttle will run for one hour post-performance for your return to the original pickup location.
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Visual Assistance

    Braille and large print programs are available for all Theater Series performances upon request.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair seating in available in both theaters. Please request this seating option when you purchase your tickets. Companion seats are also available.

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