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On the Evolutionary Function of Shame

First Preview: Feb 12, 2025

Opening Date: Feb 26, 2025

Closing Date: Mar 09, 2025

On the Evolutionary Function of Shame
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Playing @

The Pershing Square Signature Center

480 West 42nd Street New York City, NY 10036

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In the beginning, two people got kicked out of a garden for eating fruit. Many years later, Adam—a transgender man expecting a child—meets with his twin sister, Eve, a pioneering scientist. She offers her brother prenatal services from her cutting-edge practice. But what exactly does that entail? And does Adam even want Eve’s help? 

Written by bold new talent D.A. Mindell and helmed by the refreshingly innovative director Jess McLeod, On the Evolutionary Function of Shame is a compelling exploration of identity, family and the courage it takes to live authentically, no matter the expectations of society—or those closest to you.

Performance Schedule:

TUESDAY-FRIDAY @ 7 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM & 7 PM

Added performance March 5 @ 2 PM
No 7 PM performance March 9

Cast

Jordan Barbour
Kayli Carter
Elizabeth Ramos
Imani Russell
Cody Sloan
Ryan Jamaal Swain

Director

Jess McLeod

Written by

D.A. Mindell

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF member tickets:

Not currently available for this show

Listed atTKTS

Never

Full-price tickets

$69

Accessibility:

Directions Bus

M42 Bus 42nd Street crosstown stops on42nd St. between 10th and 11th Aves.M11 Bus North on 10th Ave./South on 9th Ave.

Directions Subway

A, C, or E Subway to 42nd St.,walk west 2.5 avenue blocks to theatre1,2,3,7, N,R,Q,W,S Subway to Times Square,walk west on 42nd several avenue blocksto theatre

Assisted Listening System

Signature Theatre offers patrons assisted listening devices for each of our theatres per ADA requirements. Assisted listening devices can be found in our central lobby prior to every performance.

Elevator\Escalator

Elevators are available on street level; one stop to theatre

Entrance

Entrance has Automatic Door System • Street to Lobby (on the 2nd floor): 34 steps, available elevator

Parking

MPG Parking - 475 West 41st Street

Telephone

None on premises

Water Fountain

Central lobby level; outside Men's Room; accessible

Wheelchair Info

The Pershing Square Signature Center is fully wheelchair accessible and restrooms are located on the same level. Accessible seats are available for each performance, please inform the box office at the time of purchase about any special needs.

Box Office

Box Office is wheelchair accessible with a lowered window

Curb Ramps

There are curb ramps on Ninth Avenue and Dyer Avenue

Passenger Loading Zone

Front of Entrance - limited

Restroom

The bathrooms are on the second floor lobby area and are fully accessible

Seating

Wheelchair Seats: all seats are removable, companion seats in parenthesis Diamond: Orch G: 105 (106), 107 (108), 109 (110); Box L: 104 (105); Box R: 204 (203) Griffin: Box L: D 1 (3, 5); Box R: D 2 (4, 6); Balcony: A 2 (4) Linney: Flexible space, changes each show.

Visual Assistance

Large print programs available • Increased floor staff for audio-described performances • Signs in braille

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By Subway:

A, C, or E Subway to 42nd St.,walk west 2.5 avenue blocks to theatre1,2,3,7, N,R,Q,W,S Subway to Times Square,walk west on 42nd several avenue blocksto theatre

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By Bus:

M42 Bus 42nd Street crosstown stops on42nd St. between 10th and 11th Aves.M11 Bus North on 10th Ave./South on 9th Ave.