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Baby Universe

First Preview: Jan 1, 2015
Opening Date: Jan 8, 2015
Closing Date: Jan 11, 2015
Running Time: 01:10
Baby Universe

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Playing @
Beckett Theatre
410 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

Baby Universe is an original piece of theatre presented with over 30 puppets, a Stephen Hawking inspired robot, animated video projection and a space-age score.

Set in the apocalyptic future, where the angry sun is in his final days; the planets are scorched and the few remaining souls live primarily in bunkers and have resorted to cannibalism. In a race against the clock, scientists are generating baby universes in the hope that one might birth a planet that can support the relocation of the entire population. This is the tale of “Baby Universe 7001” – the ultimate savior, the last hope for deliverance, the messenger on whom the fate of humankind rests. 

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY & FRIDAY @ 7 & 9:30 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 & 5 PM

Off BroadwayPerformance ArtPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 10

TDF Tickets Offers:

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Full-price tickets:

$51.25 - $51.25

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Reviews

  • ...what counts most here is Wakka Wakka's artful constellation of starring creatures. In Baby Universe, all the production elements float wonderfully adrift in an orbit of whimsy.

    ----Village Voice
  • Anything but cute and cuddly, Baby Universe is startlingly moving, blending dark humor with a dystopian vision and messianic allegory. And while there are some narrative missteps, the captivating puppet imagery—ranging from 7,001's haloed Bunraku-style mother to the hulking crimson sun, a full-bodied construction with glowing yellow eyes—more than makes up for it. In this affecting universe, the puppets might just be the brightest stars of all.

    ----TimeOut NY
  • Like all good puppet shows, this one inspires a childlike sense of wonder as these unlikely characters become real and expressive

    ------New York Times
  • ...what counts most here is Wakka Wakka's artful constellation of starring creatures. In Baby Universe, all the production elements float wonderfully adrift in an orbit of whimsy.

    ----Village Voice

Accessibility

  • Box Office

    The box office is in the lobby which is is street level.
  • Curb Ramps

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

    There are wheelchair accessible restrooms.
  • Elevator\Escalator

    Elevator.
  • Telephone

    none
  • Entrance

    Street level
  • Visual Assistance

    None
  • Folding Armrests

    None
  • Water Fountain

    The fountain is wheelchair accessible.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Infrared listening system and assistive listening both available.
  • Wheelchair Info

    There are designated areas for wheelchairs. Wheelchair seating available.

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