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The Light and The Dark (the life and times of Artemisia Gentileschi)

First Preview: Nov 02, 2024

Opening Date: Nov 17, 2024

Closing Date: Dec 15, 2024

Running Time: 02:00

The Light and The Dark (the life and times of Artemisia Gentileschi)
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Playing @

59E59 Theaters

59 East 59th Street New York City, NY 10022

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At the height of the Italian Renaissance, artists are reshaping the very image of humanity. Artemisia Gentileschi wants to become one of the great painters...but women are not thought capable of true artistry. With persistence and bravado she quickly establishes a groundbreaking perspective, but just as her career begins to gain momentum, a series of devastating betrayals crack the foundation of her life and art. Told through her piercing point of view, The Light and The Dark (the life and times of Artemisia Gentileschi) weaves a magnetic and empowering tapestry of art, ambition, rage and resilience.
 
From Kate Hamill, the playwright behind Primary Stages’ critically acclaimed adaptations of Pride and Prejudice and Little Women, comes a new play about how Gentileschi transcended trauma to become one of the most successful artists of her time and an inspiration for women throughout the ages.

Produced by Primary Stages in association with Chautauqua Theater Company and Jamie deRoy.
Age Guidance

Age Guidance: 13

Show Notes

Show Notes: 1 intermission

Audience Advisory:

Please note that The Light and The Dark contains nudity and descriptions of sexual assault.

Performance Schedule:

Visit 59e59.org for full schedule.

Cast

Carlo Albán
Kate Hamill
Wynn Harmon
Jason O'Connell
Joey Parsons
Matthew Saldivar

Director

Jade King Carroll

Written by

Kate Hamill

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Full-price tickets

$27 - $131

Lottery & Rush

Student Rush: When available, Student Rush tickets are offered in-person at the Box Office beginning one hour prior to show time. Present a current high school, college, university, or international student ID at the Box Office to purchase tickets for $10-$25 each, depending on the show. Valid for one ticket per ID. All Student Rush tickets are subject to availability and may not be offered for all performances.

Accessibility:

Box Office

Box Office windows are wheelchair accessible

Parking

60th St (Park & Lexington Ave); 58th St (Park and Lexington Ave)

Curb Ramps

Yes

Directions Bus

M1, 2, 3, 4 on Madison and 5th AveM101, 102, 103, on Lexington Ave, Q32 on Madison and 5th Ave

Restroom

One floor down from lobby, available via elevator. Wheelchair-accessible stall, sink, and paper towel dispenser

Directions Subway

4, 5, 6, N, R, W, to Lexington and 59th Street

Seating

Theater A (200 seats); Theater B (100 seats); Theater C (50 seats)

Elevator\Escalator

Elevator.

Telephone

None on premises

Entrance

The entrance is street level. No steps

Visual Assistance

Low vision seating available upon request

Folding Armrests

Chairs with no armrests (free standing) available

Assisted Listening System

Audio Listening Devices with an included headset. Pick up at the front desk by the box office,

Wheelchair Info

Wheelchair seating available.

Water Fountain

Lower level accessible via elevator

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Public Transportation

Subway Icon

By Subway:

4, 5, 6, N, R, W, to Lexington and 59th Street

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By Bus:

M1, 2, 3, 4 on Madison and 5th AveM101, 102, 103, on Lexington Ave, Q32 on Madison and 5th Ave