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The new comedy that peeks at the choppy waters behind Hollywood’s first blockbuster.

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Performances ended on Nov. 19, 2023.

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About The Shark Is Broken on Broadway

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The Story

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Filming is delayed…again. The lead actors—theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider—are crammed into a too-small boat, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage that just might lead to cinematic magic…if it doesn’t sink them all.

Step aboard the Orca and into The Shark Is Broken, a “profound dive behind the scenes of the making of Jaws” (The Daily Telegraph, ★★★★). This Olivier Award-nominated new play is “hilariously brilliant and pure genius” raves the Sunday Express (★★★★★) and stars Ian Shaw (War Horse, Common) as his father, Robert Shaw, Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice, School of Rock) as Richard Dreyfuss, and Colin Donnell (Anything Goes, Chicago Med) as Roy Scheider.

Directed by Olivier Award winner Guy Masterson, co-written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, and inspired by Robert Shaw’s experience playing Quint on the notorious shoot, The Shark Is Broken celebrates movie history and peeks at the choppy waters behind Hollywood’s first blockbuster.

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Run Time

95 minutes, with no intermission.
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Show Dates

Previews: Jul 25, 2023 • Opening: Aug 10, 2023 • Closing: Nov 19, 2023
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Entrance

Double doors in 2 sets. First set is automatic doors with slight incline to the second set of doors.

Water Fountain

Available in the Lower Lounge in the restrooms.

Hearing Assistance

Reservations not necessary for assisted listening devices, but can be made by calling Sound Associates at 212.582.7678.

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Wheelchair Access

Four ADA Compliant seats with companion seating, transfer options are available.

Restrooms

Women and Men's Room in Lower Lounge. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms available off-premises. Assistance provided.

Accessible Seating

Four ADA compliant viewing locations with companion seating, transfers available. 9 row end seats with folding armrests.

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252 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
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Cast

Robert Shaw
Roy Scheider
Richard Dreyfuss

Creative

Written by
Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon
Director
Guy Masterson
Set and Costume Designer
Duncan Henderson
Lighting Designer
Jon Clark
Original Music and Sound Designer
Adam Cork
Video Designer
Nina Dunn
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