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The Real Thing tells the story of Henry, a successful playwright who is unhappily married to Charlotte, the lead actress in his current play about a marriage on the verge of collapse. When Henry’s affair with their friend Annie threatens to destroy his own marriage, he discovers that life has started imitating art. After Annie leaves her husband so she and Henry can begin a new life together, he can’t help but wonder whether their love is fiction or the real thing.

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Performances ended on Jan. 4, 2015.

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The Real Thing tells the story of Henry, a successful playwright who is unhappily married to Charlotte, the lead actress in his current play about a marriage on the verge of collapse. When Henry’s affair with their friend Annie threatens to destroy his own marriage, he discovers that life has started imitating art. After Annie leaves her husband so she and Henry can begin a new life together, he can’t help but wonder whether their love is fiction or the real thing.

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Show Dates

Previews: Oct 2, 2014 • Opening: Oct 30, 2014 • Closing: Jan 4, 2015
Broadway Plays Classics Stars on Stage Drama

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Todd Haimes Theatre

Entrance

Primary entrance from street, double doors are 31"

Water Fountain

Accessible water fountains throughout the theater, all reachable by elevator.

Hearing Assistance

Assisted listening devices available. Infrared headsets are free to check out at coatcheck with a photo ID.

Elevators and Escalators

Elevators are available to all levels of the theater.

Wheelchair Access

The Orchestra and Rear Mezzanine are accessible.

Restrooms

Three male and three female accessible restrooms are located in the Grand Lounge at basement level, reachable by elevator.

Accessible Seating

Designated, flexible wheelchair seating is available behind the Center Orchestra and the last row of the Mezzanine.

Coat Check

Coat check is available.
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New York, NY 10036
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The current cast and creative team of the show.

Cast

Maggie Gyllenhaal
Annie
Ewan McGregor
Henry
Charlotte
Madeline Weinstein
Debbie

Creative

Written by
Tom Stoppard
Director
Sam Gold
Set Designer
David Zinn
Costume Designer
Kaye Voyce
Lighting Designer
Mark Barton
Sound Designer
Bray Poor
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