La Bete on Broadway Tickets

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La Bete’s Mark Rylance on Playing the Fool and Heading to Jerusalem

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La Bete Playwright David Hirson on the Thrill of Getting a Broadway Second Act

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La Bete Sets Broadway Closing Date

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David Hyde Pierce Heads to Late Night

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La Bete Leaves

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David Hyde Pierce, Mark Rylance and Joanna Lumley Crack Up on La Bete's Opening Night

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A Royal Riot of an Opening for La Bete's Mark Rylance, Joanna Lumley and David Hyde Pierce

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About La Bete on Broadway

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The Story

What Is the Story of La Bete?
La Bete is set in a stunning palace in 17th century France, where Elomire, the intellectual head playwright of the castle’s resident acting troupe, is told by the court’s Princess that he must meet with Valere, a local clown the Princess discovered performing in the streets. She believes Valere would make a perfect addition to the acting troupe to help lighten their often overly dramatic works and provide more public appeal. Elomire is disgusted by the idiotic and often vulgar antics of Valere, whom he believes would ruin the troupe’s reputation should he join. The Princess is not pleased to hear Elomire’s contradictions and demands he give Valere a second chance to prove his talents. She then orders Valere to perform his own works in order to decide who should stay and who should go.

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Show Dates

Previews: Sep 23, 2010 • Opening: Oct 14, 2010 • Closing: Jan 9, 2011

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Entrance

Theater is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are no steps into the theater from the sidewalk.

Water Fountain

Water fountain located in the lobby. Accessible at 36"

Hearing Assistance

The Shubert Audience Services Kiosk provides audio description devices, software, and captioning devices for patrons.

Elevators and Escalators

This theater does not have elevators or escalators.

Wheelchair Access

Theater is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are no steps into the theater from the sidewalk, but there are steps within theatre.

Restrooms

Wheelchair accessible restroom available (main floor).

Accessible Seating

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

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239 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036

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Critics’ Reviews (5)

A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.

"In this exuberant and wily comedy, the issues are blog-post current. "

Entertainment Weekly

Lisa Schwarzbaum

"The most daring and delightful play of the Broadway season. "

Time Magazine

Richard Zoglin

"Uproarious. A masterpiece. A-grade entertainment. Mark Rylance is stunning. All comparisons fall short. David Hyde Pierce is brilliant. Joanna Lumley is very funny."

New York Magazine

Scott Brown

"A double-barreled shotgun of comedy. As good as can be. 'La Bete' proves that it's possible to be sophisticated and entertaining at the same time."

New York Post

Elisabeth Vincentelli

"Mark Rylance is touchingly human, supremely entertaining and unstoppable. David Hyde Pierce is first-rate. Joanna Lumley is delightful."

The New York Times

Ben Brantley