The Best We Could (a family tragedy)

First Preview: Feb 07, 2023

Opening Date: Mar 01, 2023

Closing Date: Mar 26, 2023

https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2022-23-season/the-best-we-could/

Playing @

New York City Center - Stage I

131 West 55th St New York, NY 10019

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A daughter’s road trip with her father becomes a theatrical journey across more than just state lines. This funny, wise and heartbreaking debut from an exciting new writer will be brought to vibrant life by director Daniel Aukin, whom MTC audiences will remember from Fool for Love and Fulfillment Center.

COVID-19 Safety Information

Masks are required at Tuesday evening and Sunday matinee performances only.

Performance Schedule:

Visit newyorkcitycenter.org for full performance schedule.

Cast

Aya Cash
Brian D. Coats
Maureen Sebastian
Constance Shulman
Frank Wood

Director

Daniel Aukin

Written by

Emily Feldman

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Accessibility:

Assisted Listening System

Wireless FM assistive listening devices are available free of charge with the presentation of either a driver's license or credit card. Assistive listening devices are available at coat check on the first landing on the east side of the theater.

Directions Bus

M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M10, M20, M31, M57, M104

Directions Subway

N/Q/R/W to 57th Street/7th Avenue (accessible station); F to 57th Street/6th Avenue; D/E to 7th Avenue/53rd Street; A/B/C/D/1 to 59th Street at Columbus Circle (accessible station); C to 50th Street/8th Avenue (accessible station—downtown only); 1 to 50th Street/7th Avenue

Restroom

Restrooms are located on the mezzanine lobby level and are accessible for persons in wheelchairs via the elevator.

Wheelchair Info

New York City Center’s Mainstage, Stage I, Stage II and Studio 5 spaces are all wheelchair accessible. Seats for patrons with disabilities are available online, by phone, and at the box office. Please advise us at the time of ticket purchase of your particular needs. Locations are available in the first row.

Box Office

The box office is in the lobby. It is wheelchair accessible.

Parking

1345 Garage: 126 West 55th Street (212.710.8230, 212.977.7636); GMC Parking: 211 West 56th Street (800.836.6666)

Seating

The seats in our theater range from 19”-22” wide and are 18” deep. There are armrests on all. They are all joined together, no space between. Some ends have armrests that can fold up for ADA access when wheelchair or walker patrons want to transfer or slide in. Please contact info@nycitycenter.org in advance of your visit if you require accommodations to your seats.

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