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A Mother

First Preview: Mar 29, 2025

Opening Date: Apr 07, 2025

Closing Date: Apr 13, 2025

Running Time: 01:40

A Mother
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Playing @

Baryshnikov Arts

450 West 37th Street New York City, NY 10018

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A Mother is a groundbreaking theatrical event that not only pays homage to Bertolt Brecht’s powerful, seldom-performed play, but also breathes new life into it through a contemporary lens. Part documentary, part autobiography, part disco, this production is an evocative and personal journey conceived by long-time collaborators Jessica Hecht and Neena Beber, directed by Maria Mileaf. Through a multilayered approach, combining heartfelt storytelling and a soaring blend of disco, gospel, reggae and Jewish music, led by music director Mustapha Khan, the play creates a visceral experience of loss, resilience and transformation. A Mother is set against the vibrant backdrop of 1970s/80s Miami and places Jess’ story of first love in the broader historical context of the race riots following Arthur Lee McDuffie’s murder by police officers.
Show Notes

Show Notes: No intermission

Performance Schedule:

Visit ovationtix.com for full schedule.

Cast

Jessica Hecht
Zane Pais
Portia Johnson
Delilah Napier

Music

Mustapha Khan

Director

Maria Mileaf

Written by

Neena Beber

Choreography

Shura Baryshnikov

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF member tickets:

Not currently available for this show

Listed atTKTS

n/a

Full-price tickets:

$59 - $154

Accessibility:

Box Office

For questions or requests related to accessibility, including assistance with purchasing tickets, please call the box office at (646) 731-3226 or email boxoffice@baryshnikovarts.org.

Curb Ramps

There is a step up from the street to the curb.

Restroom

Accessible restrooms are available on Floors 3, 4 and 6.

Directions Subway

A/C/E/1/2/3 to 34th Street-Penn Station, 7 to 34th Street-Hudson Yards, B/D/F/M/R/N/Q/W to 34th Street-Herald Square

Entrance

Street level entrance, reception personnel are staffed in the lobby to assist with questions upon entrance.

Directions Bus

M11 or M42

Elevator\Escalator

All studios reachable by elevator.

Parking

Enterprise Parking (453 West 37th Street), Icon Parking (404 West 37th Street)

Telephone

None on premises

Wheelchair Info

Wheelchair accessible

Directions Driving

If traveling by car, traffic moves east to west on 37th Street and we are located closest to 10th avenue.

Seating

Accessible seats are available for each performance and can be purchased directly on our website. Jerome Robbins Theater: Seats located in row A of the Orchestra do not require the use of stairs. Seats located in the Balcony require use of stairs. Audience members sit in padded, connected seats. | Howard Gilman Performance Space: Seats do not require use of stairs. Audience members sit in freestanding, padded seats.

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Public Transportation

Subway Icon

By Subway:

A/C/E/1/2/3 to 34th Street-Penn Station, 7 to 34th Street-Hudson Yards, B/D/F/M/R/N/Q/W to 34th Street-Herald Square

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By Bus:

M11 or M42