Blithe Spirit - Play, Comedy

At last, Broadway has a comedy to die for!

Angela Lansbury, Rupert Everett, Christine Ebersole, and Jayne Atkinson star in Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, directed by Michael Blakemore. It’s the wickedly funny comedy about a successful novelist haunted by his biggest fan -- his deceased first wife. What happens when his once-beloved won’t take "til death do us part" for an answer? What happens when his new wife finds out they’re not alone anymore? Can anyone conjure up a solution?

You don’t need a crystal ball for the answers – just tickets -- to Blithe Spirit.

Important Notice
Broadway is currently closed to vehicular traffic from 42nd St to 47th St. Please review traffic and transportation details (pdf file) and allow extra time to arrive at the theatre.

Venue:
Shubert Theatre
225 West 44th Street (Between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
New York NY 10036

Running Time:
Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission

Audience:
Appropriate for 4 +
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

Cast Members:
Angela Lansbury, Rupert Everett, Christine Ebersole, Jayne Atkinson, Simon Jones, Deborah Rush

Group Sales
For information about group sales for groups of 20 or more, please visit Telecharge.com Group Sales or call (212) 239-6262 (outside the NY metro area (800) 432-7780.)

To Purchase Single Tickets:
For information about individual ticket sales call (212) 239-6200 (Outside the NY metro area (800) 432-7250.)

Detailed Pricing Information
Orchestra: $116.50
Mezzanine: $116.50
Balcony (Rows A-F): $66.50
Balcony (Rows G-J): $36.50

Wednesday matinee:
Orchestra: $111.50
Mezzanine: $111.50
Balcony (Rows A-F): $56.50
Balcony (Rows G-J): $31.50

Premium Seat Price:
$251.50

Wednesday matinee:
$151.50

Saturday evening:
$301.50

All prices include a $1.50 facility fee.

Tickets purchased online and by phone are subject to a per ticket service charge of $7.00 and a per order handling fee. Handling fees vary by how your tickets are delivered.

Ticket Limit
There is a 25 ticket limit per 7 day period, per name, credit card account, billing address, phone number, IP address, and/or e-mail address. Tickets purchased which exceed this limit will be canceled without notification. Certain types of seating may have a different ticket limit.

Dates & Times
Tuesday @ 7pm, Wednesday - Saturday @ 8pm, Wednesday & Saturday @ 2pm, Sunday @ 3pm

On sale through July 19

Box Office Hours
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: Noon - 6pm

Special Ticket Offers
Box Seats: Available at the Box Office only.

Standing Room: $21.50 - Available at the Box Office only - only available when the performance is sold out.

Mail Order Name
Blithe Spirit

Mail Order Address
Telecharge.com Mail Dept
411 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601-6328

Access Information
Access Into Theatre:
Theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are no steps into the theatre from the sidewalk. Please be advised that where there are steps either into or within the theatre, we are unable to provide assistance.

Accessibility by Seating Section
Orchestra Location:
Seating is accessible to all parts of the Orchestra without steps. There are no steps to the designated wheelchair seating location.

Mezzanine Location:
Located on the 2nd level, up 2 flights of stairs (34 steps). Please Note: On the Mezzanine or Balcony level, there are approximately 2 steps per row. Entrance to Mezzanine is behind row K.

Balcony Location:
Located on the 3rd level, up 3 flights of stairs (56 steps) from the Orchestra. Please Note: On the Mezzanine or Balcony level, there are approximately 2 steps per row. Entrance to Balcony is behind row J.

Access Ticket Information
Performances for the Hearing Impaired and Deaf:
For information, please call: (212)-912-9770 or visit www.tdf.org/tap.

Performances for the Partially Sighted and Blind:
For information, please call HAI (Hospital Audiences Inc.) at (212) 575-7660, Monday -Friday, 9am - 5pm (EST).

Access Ticket Information:
To purchase, call Telecharge.com at: (212) 239-6222 or outside the NY metro area,: (800) 872-8997; TDD/TTY: (212) 239-2820 or TDD/TTY: (888)889-8587 or To order wheelchair or transfer arm locations select the Find Tickets button and click on the link in the “For special-access seating” section.

Assistive Listening System
Reservations are not necessary. Drivers license or ID with printed address required as a deposit. Please call: (212) 582-7678 to reserve in advance.

Elevators/Escalator
None available.

Pay Phone
Located in the ticket lobby. Accessible at 54".

Restroom
Not wheelchair accessible. Located down 1 flight of stairs (20 steps). Restrooms are also located on the Mezzanine & Balcony Levels. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located at Sardi's Restaurant (4th floor, accessible via elevator) directly across the street.

Water Fountain
Located in the ticket lobby.

Detailed Pricing Information
Orchestra: $116.50
Mezzanine: $116.50
Balcony (Rows A-F): $66.50
Balcony (Rows G-J): $36.50

Wednesday matinee:
Orchestra: $111.50
Mezzanine: $111.50
Balcony (Rows A-F): $56.50
Balcony (Rows G-J): $31.50

Premium Seat Price:
$251.50

Wednesday matinee:
$151.50

Saturday evening:
$301.50

All prices include a $1.50 facility fee.

Tickets purchased online and by phone are subject to a per ticket service charge of $7.00 and a per order handling fee. Handling fees vary by how your tickets are delivered.

Dates & Times
Tuesday @ 7pm, Wednesday - Saturday @ 8pm, Wednesday & Saturday @ 2pm, Sunday @ 3pm

On sale through July 19

First Preview Date
February 26, 2009

Opening Date
March 15, 2009

Creative Team
Author: Noel Coward
Director: Michael Blakemore
Producer: Blithe Spirit NY LLC
Press Agent: Jeffrey Richards Associates

Award Winners/Nominees

Nominated for 2 2009 Tony Awards

Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play - Angela Lansbury - Winner!
Best Costume Design of a Play - Martin Pakledinaz

Nominated for 4 2009 Drama Desk Awards

Outstanding Revival of a Play
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play - Angela Lansbury - Winner!
Outstanding Director of a Play - Michael Blakemore
Outstanding Costume Design - Martin Pakledinaz

Nominated for 4 2009 Outer Critic Circle Awards

Outstanding Revival of a Play
Outstanding Costume Design - Martin Pakledinaz
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play - Angela Lansbury - Winner!
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play - Susan Louise O'Connor

Nominated for 3 2009 Drama League Awards

Distinguished Revival of a Play - Winner!
Distinguished Performance Award - Rupert Everett
Distinguished Performance Award - Angela Lansbury

Directions and Parking
Important Notice:
Broadway is currently closed to vehicular traffic from 42nd St to 47th St. Please review traffic and transportation details (pdf file) and allow extra time to arrive at the theatre.

Most of the theatres are on the right side streets between 8th Avenue and Broadway from 44th to 53rd Streets. There are parking garages along the way. Please be aware, directions are subject to change due to detours, road/track work, etc.

Subways:
A, C, E - To 42nd Street, walk North to appropriate street.
N, Q, R, W - To 42nd Street, walk North to appropriate street.
B, D, F - To 42nd Street (at 6th Ave), walk West, and then North to appropriate street.
1, 2, 3 - To 42nd Street/Times Square and walk North to appropriate street.
4, 5, 6 - To 42nd Street, transfer to shuttle to Times Square and walk North. 7 - To Times Square and walk North to appropriate street.

Trains:
Long Island Rail Road to Penn Station (Under Madison Square Garden at 34th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.) On foot, walk North (Uptown) where 7th Ave merges with Broadway at Times Square. Theatre district is above 42nd Street.
New Jersey Transit to Penn Station (see above for walking directions)
Metro North (Harlem, Hudson & New Haven lines) and other Northern lines to Grand Central on 42nd Street between Lexington & Madison Aves. By foot or car, travel west on 42nd Street or any West bound cross street 5 or 6 blocks to the theatre district. By subway, take the subway shuttle to Times Square and walk North to appropriate street.

Ferry Service:
For NY/NJ call 212-225-5368 for information.

Car:
Queens Mid-town Tunnel into Manhattan, bear right and exit off uptown exit which will let you off @ 37th Street and 3rd Avenue. Head west on 37th to 6th Avenue, take a right onto 6th Avenue North to 45th or 47th Streets and head left to Times Square area.

Queensboro 59th Street Bridge into Manhattan, exit bridge @ 59th Street and 2nd Avenue or onto 60th Street heading East if the upper roadway is taken. Head South (downtown) on 2nd Avenue to any West bound street from 52nd Street down to 42nd Street. Head West about 6-8 blocks into the theatre district.

Holland Tunnel into Manhattan empties onto Canal Street. Stay to the right and follow directions to Hudson Street. Follow Hudson Street North which becomes 8th Avenue. Stay on 8th Avenue to 42nd Street or above for Broadway theatre district.

George Washington Bridge On upper level, first right hand exit off bridge. On lower level, exit is 175th Street/9A, North Henry Hudson Parkway. Go right where exit forks towards the Henry Hudson. Make a left at second fork and follow onto Henry Hudson Parkway South (becomes Westside Highway). Westside Highway ends at 57th Street or any eastbound cross Street ( 5 to 6 blocks).

Lincoln Tunnel Take the New Jersey Turnpike to the Lincoln Tunnel. Exit in Manhattan. Follow the signs for 42nd Street & make a right onto 42nd Street. Follow to 8th Avenue (second light) making a left onto 8th Avenue heading North.

The Brooklyn Bridge Take the FDR North exit. Stay on FDR Drive to 42nd Street, go straight for about 6 to 8 blocks until you reach Times Square.

Brooklyn Battery Tunnel Gowanus Parkway from Brooklyn. Exit from the tunnel and bear left. Make a right hand turn onto West Street (Old Westside Highway) and follow to 42nd. Make a right onto 42nd Street and follow 8th Avenue. Make a left onto 8th Avenue and head North. A majority of the theatres are situated on the side streets between 8th Avenue and Broadway (to the right) from 44th to 53rd Streets.

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