Richard III

First Preview: Oct 11, 2017

Opening Date: Oct 11, 2017

Closing Date: Oct 15, 2017

Running Time: 02:30

https://www.bam.org/theater/2017/richard-iii

Playing @

BAM Harvey Theater

651 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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Dragging his clubfoot and hunchback across a clay- and glitter-caked stage, Shakespeare’s most wretched villain weaponizes his ugliness against a kingdom ravaged by its own elite infighting.

In this prescient production, German director Thomas Ostermeier (An Enemy of the People, 2013 Next Wave) laces iambic pentameter with relentless drumming, bringing his trademark pop-cultural canniness to bear.

Cult Shakespearean actor Lars Eidinger is cast as a kind of rock-star despot, growling his soliloquies into a microphone that swings overhead like the Sword of Damocles, as he alternately seduces and bombasts his nation into chaos.

Part of the 2017 Next Wave Festival

Regional Play - Drama Regional

Show Notes: 1 Intermission

Age Guidance: 16

Audience Advisory: Engagement - SOLD OUT In German with English titles. Gallery seating is only accessible by 70 stairs.

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM

Written By

William Shakespeare -translation and adaptation by Marius von Mayenburg

Director

Thomas Ostermeier

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For live events, come to the BAM box office no earlier than 90 minutes prior to the performance to inquire. Rush tickets are $10 and are available to students 29 & under with a valid ID, veterans and active military, and seniors 65 & over. There is a limit of two tickets per purchase. Seating is at the discretion of the box office and is based on availability.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Info

Four locations. Two areas in aisle of orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each.
Elevator/Escalator

Elevator: Automatic. Accesses orchestra level (2nd floor only). Raised lettering.
Passenger Loading Zone

Front.
Parking

Lots: Two, both marked BAM across street. Spaces on street close to main entrance can be reserved.
Curb Ramps

Corner of Ashland Pl. & Fulton St.
Entrance

Double doors in series: 1st set (each 28.5) has one pair of automatic doors from 44th St. to Ticket Lobby with push-button control. 2nd set (each 28", attended by ushers) to inner lobby. Doors wide and heavy, but usually open during performances. Marked with large lettering.
Box Office

Ticket Lobby. Counters 38.5", 41.5", 47". Accessible pass-through with writing shelf at 32". Assistance available.Main level. Counter less than 48".
Restroom

Womens: 1st floor. Outer door wider than 32". Stall door 29". Stall size less than 60". Commode 18". Grab bars.Mens: 1st floor. Outer door wider than 32". Stall doors 31". Stall size less than 60". Commode 18". Grab bars.
Water Fountain

Main Lobby. Spouts 36" and 44".Ask usher for cups.
Telephone

Ticket lobby. Coin slot 46". Cord 29". With TTY and electric outlet.
Assisted Listening System

yes
Visual Assistance

None.

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