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Husbands away… chaos at play! 💃💃🍸 Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara revive Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels—a sparkling, scandalous comedy that caused a stir in 1925 and still delights today. Interpreted shows: April 28th and May 2nd!
Apr 3
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April 3 🎭 Join us for an interpreted performance and a post show social… food, drinks, and conversation! PUBLIC CHARGE traces Julissa Reynoso’s journey, from her childhood immigration to the U.S. to her work in the State Department under Secretary Hillary Clinton. A powerful new play exploring immigration, diplomacy, and high-stakes decisions on the global stage. 🎟️ Get your tickets today!
Mar 26
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Our incredible team of Antigone ✨
Mar 25
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This Thursday. Vampires. Nightclub. Secrets. 🩸 BLOOD/LOVE is a sleek pop-opera set inside The Crimson, where a former vampire queen meets a mortal hiding something dangerous… Created by the team behind Masquerade + choreographers from Dancing with the Stars, expect drama, movement, and a fully immersive experience. Get your tickets before it’s too late.
Mar 24
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Spring is here! 🌷 Time to get out, make plans, and experience something new! We’ve got some amazing interpreted performances coming up in NYC, from vampires 🩸 to politics 🌎 to a little scandal 😏 Get your tickets before it’s too late!
Mar 23
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MARCH 22nd ✨ A riveting take on Sophocles’ classic, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) reimagines the story of Oedipus’ daughter Antigone through a bold new lens. Written by award-winning playwright Anna Ziegler, this lyrical epic follows a fiercely independent young woman determined to control her own body in a kingdom ruled by archaic laws that regulate women’s autonomy. Tickets in our bio!
Mar 19
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Vampires. Secrets. Seduction. 🩸 BLOOD/LOVE is New York’s electrifying new pop opera—reimagining the classic vampire tale inside the seductive nightclub, The Crimson. When the former queen of the underworld meets a mortal hiding a devilish secret, their worlds collide in a night of music, danger, and desire. 🎭 Join us for an interpreted performance and experience the spectacle on March 27th! Get your tickets today ✨
Mar 16
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Big shows coming this spring. Get your tickets today! 🌸✨
Mar 12
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About yesterday! 🦋✨
Mar 11
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Fun Facts about our SOLD OUT interpreted performance of Marcel on the Train! 🚂✨
Mar 3
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A riveting take on Sophocles’ classic, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) reimagines the story of Oedipus’ daughter through a bold new lens. Written by award-winning playwright Anna Ziegler, this lyrical epic follows a fiercely independent young woman determined to control her own body in a kingdom ruled by archaic laws that regulate women’s autonomy. Incisively witty and breathtakingly intelligent, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) paints a world both modern and ancient — lost leaders, hapless cops, and one very righteous daughter on an unforgettable all-night bender. 🎭 Interpreted performance on March 22nd. 🎟️ Get your tickets soon!
Feb 28
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Boom boom. We love this crew. 💥
Feb 24
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A family home becomes a battleground, and old wounds resurface in “The Other Place.” Catch this piercing new drama, interpreted on February 27th at @theshedny !
Feb 20
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Come watch Marcel on the Train, a new off-Broadway play about Marcel Marceau's life during World War II! Playing at the Classic Stage Company (CSC) on March 10th at 7 PM 🦋✨ Link in bio to purchase your ticket!
Feb 19
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Join us for a lively stage adaptation of Disney’s Academy Award-winning film, The Lion King. The Lion King is a must-see show that has won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical! Don't miss this theatrical spectacle on March 1st!
Feb 13
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Some of you are giving Chandler energy… and some of you are definitely J.D. 😏 Which one are you? Drop it below 👇 🎭 Interpreted performance on February 19 🎟️ Limited tickets available!
Feb 11
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Catch "TRASH" by James Caverly and Andrew Morrill in March! Tim and Jake may be Deaf roommates sharing an apartment in the city, but they’re polar opposites – each with very different views on what it means to be Deaf in a hearing world. When it comes to taking out the trash, they spiral into a comic and insightful examination of their personal garbage – and their perceptions of each other’s lives. Please note, this is not a Hands On Production. For more information, please contact PAC.
Feb 9
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A family home becomes a battleground, and old wounds resurface in "The Other Place." Alexander Zeldin ("LOVE" at Park Avenue Armory) transforms the story of Antigone into a modern family portrait of love, guilt, and defiance. Featuring Lee Braithwaite (imleebraithwaite), Lorna Brown, Emma D'Arcy (emmaziadarcy) ("House of the Dragon"), Jerry Killick, Tobias Menzies ("The Crown"), and Ruby Stokes, with music by Yannis Philippakis (@ynnsphilippakis ) of Foals. Co-produced by The Shed and The National Theatre (@nationaltheatre ), in association with A Zeldin Company (@azeldincompany ) Catch this piercing new drama, interpreted on February 27th!
Feb 6
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About Hands On
Offering Sign Interpreted Performances in the not-for-profit theatrical arena along with information on Deafness and the arts across New York City and the country.
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