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This team did astonishing astroclating work at The Emporium ✨
Jun 10
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GIRL, INTERRUPTED! TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok brings GIRL, INTERRUPTED to the stage for its world premiere at The Public! This shattering new take on Susanna Kaysen’s groundbreaking memoir features original music from two-time Grammy Award winner Aimee Mann and choreography by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh. Tony Award nominee Jo Bonney directs this captivating new play with music about a group of young women fighting for control, stability, and hope. You won't want to miss it on June 27th!
Jun 4
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Girl, Interrupted on June 27th! After being checked into a psychiatric hospital, Susanna finds herself trapped in a place that’s both refuge and prison, discovering unexpected connections with the young women of her ward as they all fight for control, stability, and hope.
May 29
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Congratulations to Alexandria Wailes on her incredible win for Outstanding Director of a Musical for A Strange Loop! 🎉👏 We are also celebrating the brilliantly talented VOCA team at the Helen Hayes Awards for this well deserved recognition! ❤️ Pics from @vocarts_ ✨
May 27
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Watch the company of ‘Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium’ bring the playwright’s final work to life! More than 75 years in the making, don’t miss your last chance to experience a Wilder premiere. Catch it at CSC on June 2nd! ✨
May 22
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SHAKESPEARE FOR THE CITY 2026 is here 🎭✨ Interpreted performances are available on June 20 & 23! 🤟 Free tickets. Free theater. Free for all, forever. We can’t wait to see you at The Delacorte, in your neighborhoods, and throughout the city this summer. ☀️
May 18
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Calling Deaf families! Experience theater in ASL on May 17 at 12 PM 🎭 Follow Bart on an urban adventure filled with towering hot dog carts, dog nappers, and unexpected friendships. New Owner is a heartfelt, wordless story told through stunning puppetry and animation, capturing friendship, loss, and new beginnings from a dog’s point of view. Join us at The New Victory Theater for New Owner! 📩 Email info@handson.org to reserve your tickets.
May 13
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Only 10 tickets left! ✨ June 2nd at 7 PM! Don’t miss the interpreted performance of The Emporium—Thornton Wilder’s long-unfinished final play, newly completed by Kirk Lynn and finally brought to the New York stage. A journey through wonder, meaning, and the search for something deeper.
May 12
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A night out you’ll remember for a very long time. Experience Richard O’Brien’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, directed by Sam Pinkleton. Only at Studio 54 on May 16 and 19!
May 7
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Happy National Interpreter Appreciation Day 💛 We’re grateful for all that you do, today and every day.
May 6
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A round of hands waving for this team!! ✨
May 5
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Calling Deaf families! Experience theater in ASL on May 17 at 12 PM 🎭 Follow Bart on an urban adventure filled with towering hot dog carts, dog nappers, and unexpected friendships. New Owner is a heartfelt, wordless story told through stunning puppetry and animation, capturing friendship, loss, and new beginnings from a dog’s point of view. Join us at The New Victory Theater for New Owner! 📩 Email info@handson.org to reserve your tickets.
Apr 27
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You reach towards the door. You’re not sure what’s going to happen, but you know you want to find out. In fact, you just may be shivering with anticipation. Interpreted shows: May 16 & 19. Get your tickets today!
Apr 22
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New York Times Critic's Pick & nominated for 3 Drama League Awards🍾 Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels had tongues wagging in 1925 and the mischief still sparkles today. With husbands away and secrets in the air, Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara bring this daring comedy to life. Catch the interpreted performances on April 28 & May 2. 🥂
Apr 20
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YOAH was unreal. 💥 A stunning circus from Japan making its first-ever U.S. performance; it was so special to be part of it. Thanks, New Victory Theater!
Apr 16
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A scandal then, a delight now. 💋 In 1925, Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels stirred whispers and raised eyebrows with its daring wit and unapologetic women. A century later, the mischief lives on. Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara slip into the roles of two charmingly conspiratorial wives, husbands away and secrets ready to sparkle. Catch the drama your way with interpreted performances on April 28 & May 2. 🥂
Apr 13
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Hop on the magic carpet and journey to Agrabah! ✨🧞♂️ Don’t miss out the interpreted performance of Aladdin on May 9th! Get your tickets today at handson.org/events
Apr 9
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Such a fun night with @publictheaterny ! 🎭✨ Thank you for an incredible show and post show social and thank you to everyone who came out. Can’t wait for the next one!
Apr 7
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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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