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Set in the early 1970s, this richly textured piece follows a group of men trying to eke out a living by driving unlicensed cabs, or jitneys. When the city threatens to board up the business and the boss’ son returns from prison, tempers flare, potent secrets are revealed and the fragile threads binding these people together may come undone at last.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Mar. 12, 2017.

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About Jitney

Set in the early 1970s, this richly textured piece follows a group of men trying to eke out a living by driving unlicensed cabs, or jitneys. When the city threatens to board up the business and the boss’ son returns from prison, tempers flare, potent secrets are revealed and the fragile threads binding these people together may come undone at last.

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Michael Potts of Jitney
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Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Michael Potts of Jitney
All’s Fare in Red Carpet Challenge! John Legend & Jitney’s Cast Play ‘Take a Taxi’
Red Carpet Challenge
All’s Fare in Red Carpet Challenge! John Legend & Jitney’s Cast Play ‘Take a Taxi’
Fresh Face: Carra Patterson of Jitney
Fresh Face Video
Fresh Face: Carra Patterson of Jitney
Head to the 1970s with Andre Holland & the Cast of Jitney
Show Clips
Head to the 1970s with Andre Holland & the Cast of August Wilson's Jitney on Broadway
Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Brandon J. Dirden of Jitney
#LiveatFive
Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Brandon J. Dirden of Jitney
The Stars of Jitney on the Joy of Bringing August Wilson's Play to Broadway
On the Scene
The Stars of Jitney on the Joy of Bringing the Play to Broadway & August Wilson's Wise Words
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