I Am My Own Wife Tickets

Buy I Am My Own Wife Tickets

Enjoy a compelling performance with I Am My Own Wife tickets. The play by Doug Wright is based on the real-life story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a transgender woman who survived the Nazis and the East German Communist regime. I Am My Own Wife is adapted from several interviews Wright conducted with von Mahlsdorf and paints an intriguing portrait of an enduring figure in European history. The play, containing over 40 characters, is presented in an intimate one-person format, allowing a single actor to deliver a performance to remember. I Am My Own Wife premiered in America in 2004 and went on to win a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award for Best Play. It has been presented on stages in Sweden, the Czech Republic, Greece and beyond. 

The biographical work, which has been staged on and off Broadway, is one of the most notable in Wright’s vast catalog. Chronologically, I Am My Own Wife is the author’s second play, succeeding his debut Quills. It tells the story of an unforgettable person remembered for her boldness and dedication to preserving history. Among her notable achievements, von Mahlsdorf is responsible for opening the Grunderzeit Museum in Berlin. Buy I Am My Own Wife tickets from TicketSmarter today to retrace the footsteps of a remarkable life. In 2024, I Am My Own Wife returned to the off-Broadway stage under the direction of Craig Johnson. 

How much are I Am My Own Wife tickets?

I Am My Own Wife tickets for a premium orchestra seat have a price range of around $150-$350 per ticket depending on the venue. Stick to your budget with cheap seats in the back of the theater. A balcony seat will typically run $35-$55 each. Due to the size of the theatres on Broadway, ticket prices in New York can sometimes be 50-75% more than a touring performance.

I Am My Own Wife Show Schedule

Check the I Am My Own Wife schedule above to find a tour date that is convenient for you. When the performance is running for a week or longer, it usually runs Tuesday through Sunday with Matinées typically available on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to catch the show at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center in Houston or another theatre near you.