Birthday Candles
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Debra Messing (Will & Grace) returns to the stage in Birthday Candles, as Ernestine Ashworth, who spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe.
Soon enough, it’s her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. Five generations, dozens of goldfish, an infinity of dreams, one cake baked over a century. What makes a lifetime…into a life?
A writer of "freewheeling ambition" (Charles Isherwood, The New York Times), Noah Haidle makes his Broadway debut with a poignant new play as fearless in scope as it is tremendous in heart.
“A true gift. A lesson on survival and a bold reminder to live each day with zest and adventure.” - Ayanna Prescod, Variety
“Debra messing is exceptionally moving in this truly must-see show. It’s what Broadway is missing.” - Chris Jones, Daily News
“An icing-sweet pleasure!” - Greg Evans, Deadline
Soon enough, it’s her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. Five generations, dozens of goldfish, an infinity of dreams, one cake baked over a century. What makes a lifetime…into a life?
A writer of "freewheeling ambition" (Charles Isherwood, The New York Times), Noah Haidle makes his Broadway debut with a poignant new play as fearless in scope as it is tremendous in heart.
“A true gift. A lesson on survival and a bold reminder to live each day with zest and adventure.” - Ayanna Prescod, Variety
“Debra messing is exceptionally moving in this truly must-see show. It’s what Broadway is missing.” - Chris Jones, Daily News
“An icing-sweet pleasure!” - Greg Evans, Deadline
Group Minimum
10 or more ticketsAudience
Recommended for 13 + (Mature content and strong language.)Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
