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The Understudy

First Preview: Oct 6, 2014
Opening Date: Oct 14, 2014
Closing Date: Nov 2, 2014
Running Time: 01:40
The Understudy
http://www.mccarter.org/theunderstudy/
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McCarter Theater Center
91 University Place, Princeton , NJ 08540
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The show must go on—even when everything seems to be going hilariously wrong. Pulitzer Prize-finalist Theresa Rebeck, creator and producer of the NBC hit Smash, pens a hysterical backstage battle royale.

It’s the understudy rehearsal for a hit new Broadway play, but the set technician is high, the cocky movie star doesn’t understand the script, and the understudy is surprised to find that the stage manager is his jilted ex-fiancée. Backstage friction takes center stage in a biting comedy about art, celebrity, and the things we do for the business we love. Just another day in the life of an understudy!

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY @ 7:30 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY @ 3 PM
SUNDAY @ 2 PM

RegionalPlay - ComedyRegional
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: Added performances 10/14 & 15 @ 7:30 pm

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  • “A razor-sharp black comedy”

    – Entertainment Weekly
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  • “A masterpiece of comic clockwork, raucously funny!”

    – The Wall Street Journal
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  • “A razor-sharp black comedy”

    – Entertainment Weekly
    Read More
  • “A masterpiece of comic clockwork, raucously funny!”

    – The Wall Street Journal
    Read More

Accessibility

  • 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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