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Lackawanna Blues

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This show played its final performance on Friday - November 12.

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Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson returns to Manhattan Theatre Club for the Broadway debut of his brilliant solo play, Lackawanna Blues, celebrating the strong, big-hearted woman who raised him: Miss Rachel.

In a 1950s boarding house outside Buffalo, Nanny, as she was affectionately called, opened her doors to anyone and everyone in need of kindness, hope, compassion and care.

Giving a tour-de-force performance accompanied by live music written by acclaimed composer Bill Sims, Jr. and performed by Blues Hall of Fame Guitarist Junior Mack, Santiago-Hudson embodies more than 20 vibrant characters, creating a richly textured reminiscence that’s inspiring, uplifting and right at home on Broadway.

Theatre

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
261 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036

Group Minimum

10 or more tickets

Audience

Recommended for 12 +
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

Duration

90 minutes, with no intermission

First Performance

9/14/2021

On Sale Through

10/31/2021

For performances through February 28, 2022:

• MASKS REQUIRED: All guests must wear a properly fitting mask over the nose and mouth in the theatre except when eating or drinking in designated areas.
• VACCINATIONS REQUIRED: Everyone ages 12 and older must be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine to attend a show. Children ages 5-11 must be vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine OR present a negative test to attend a show. Be ready to show proof of vaccination at the theatre.
• Children under 5 and people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination may show proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Testing results must be provided by a qualified lab, administered by a heath care professional.
• PHOTO ID: Guests ages 18 and older must present a valid government-issued photo ID. Guests under 18 may also show a school ID, birth certificate or social security card (photo not required). Guests under 12 must be accompanied by an adult who meets the above requirements.
• Guests who do not comply with these policies will be denied entry or asked to leave the theatre.

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