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Suzan-Lori Parks' drama is inspired by the true story of "Hottentot Venus" Saartjie Baartman.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jun. 4, 2017.

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About Venus on Broadway

Previews: Apr 25, 2017 • Opening: May 15, 2017 • Closing: Jun 4, 2017
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Venue

Irene Diamond Stage at The Signature Center
480 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10019
Hearing Assistance
Assisted listening devices for each theater per ADA requirements. Devices can be found in the central lobby prior to every performance.
Wheelchair Access
Fully wheelchair accessible.
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Story

Traveling from her home in southern Africa for what she hoped would be a better life, Saartjie Baartman became an unfortunate star on the 19th Century London freak show circuit. This Obie Award-winning play gives vibrant life to the story of Baartman’s journey to London, her rise to fame as the “Hottentot Venus,” and her eventual relationship with a French scientist. Inspired by the true story of Baartman, Venus is a tragic-carnival, an intense and devastating journey honoring the life of Baartman and examining the way we live and love today.

Cast & Creative

Cast

The Man/The Baron Docteur
Hannah Cabell
The Chorus/Witness #2
Randy Danson
The Man’s Brother/The Mother-Showman/The Grade-School Chum
Adam Green
The Chorus/The Young Man
Birgit Huppuch
The Chorus/The Bride-to-Be
Zainab Jah
Miss Saartjie Baartman a.k.a The Girl/The Venus Hottentot
Kevin Mambo
The Negro Resurrectionist
The Chorus/The Uncle
The Chorus/Witness #4
Julian Rozzell
The Chorus/The Father
Tony Torn
The Chorus/The Mother

Creative

Written by
Suzan-Lori Parks
Director
Lear deBessonet
Set Designer
Matt Saunders
Costume Designer
Emilio Sosa
Lighting Designer
Justin Townsend
Sound Designer and Original Music
Brandon Wolcott
Choreographer
Danny Mefford
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