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Summer, 1928. New York City. Beyond the bright lights of the Great White Way, a small-time gambler and big-time drinker returns to the faded hotel he has made his home. He encounters a new night clerk at the front desk and as the early hours of the morning give way to another dawn, he continues to chase the American Dream in order to survive. Hughie is a rarely seen theatrical masterpiece that beautifully investigates the themes of loneliness and redemption and offers a unique insight into the human condition.

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Performances ended on Mar. 27, 2016.

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About Hughie on Broadway

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Summer, 1928. New York City. Beyond the bright lights of the Great White Way, a small-time gambler and big-time drinker returns to the faded hotel he has made his home. He encounters a new night clerk at the front desk and as the early hours of the morning give way to another dawn, he continues to chase the American Dream in order to survive. Hughie is a rarely seen theatrical masterpiece that beautifully investigates the themes of loneliness and redemption and offers a unique insight into the human condition.

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Show Dates

Previews: Feb 8, 2016 • Opening: Feb 25, 2016 • Closing: Mar 27, 2016
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Entrance

One step into theater. Orchestra and Main Level are wheelchair accessible, Lower Level and Mezzanine are not.

Water Fountain

Water fountains are located in restrooms, accessible at 36".

Hearing Assistance

Assisted listening devices are available. An ID is required as a deposit.

Elevators and Escalators

This theater does not have elevators or escalators.

Wheelchair Access

Orchestra and Main Level are fully accessible.

Restrooms

Wheelchair accessible (unisex) restroom available on Main Level.

Accessible Seating

Seating is accessible to all parts of the Orchestra without steps. Wheelchair seating is located in the Orchestra only.

Coat Check

This theater provides coat check. No strollers or furs.
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222 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
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Critics’ Reviews (2)

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Associated Press

"Deeply satisfying, 'Hughie' glows thanks to Forest Whitaker onstage and Michael Grandage as director—the perfect people for the jobs."

Associated Press

Mark Kennedy

New York Times

"In Michael Grandage's dream of a revival, the excellent Forest Whitaker gives a transfixing Broadway debut."

New York Times

Ben Brantley

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Cast & Creative

The current cast and creative team of the show.

Cast

Forest Whitaker
Erie Smith
A Night Clerk

Creative

Written by
Eugene O'Neill
Director
Michael Grandage
Set and Costume Designer
Christopher Oram
Lighting Designer
Neil Austin
Sound Designer
Adam Cork
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