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Lackawanna Blues Broadway Tickets
Get ready for great drama and performances with Lackawanna Blues tickets. Lackawanna Blues is an American play written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson that premiered in 2001. The play was later adapted into a television movie that aired in 2005. Lackawanna Blues dramatizes the character of Santiago-Hudson's primary caregiver when he was growing up in Lackawanna, New York during the 1950s and 1960s.
The play debuted off-Broadway in 2001 at the Joseph Papp Theater in New York City. The performance was directed by Loretta Greco and produced by George C. Wolfe. The style of Lackawanna Blues is as a patchwork of memories, testimonials and roman a clefs of Miss Rachel or Nanny, as she is called by her ward. Largely abandoned by his parents, Ruben comes to view Nanny as his surrogate family. Various incidents in Ruben's and Nanny's life are portrayed throughout the play, involving a large cast of quirky characters like friends, boarders and neighbors. The play reveals Nanny's strength of character, intelligence and personal morality. Bill Sims Jr. provided the original music for Lackawanna Blues, as well as performing on-stage acoustic guitar. Secure your Lackawanna Blues tickets today.
Lackawanna Blues is intended as a one-man show. The actor narrating the play is meant to portray more than 20 other characters in addition to the starring role of young Ruben. The play has been very well received, with The New York Times calling it a "tour de force." Ruben Santiago-Hudson won an OBIE special citation for Lackawanna Blues. Bill Sims, Jr. won an OBIE for its music.
Lackawanna Blues Tickets for Every Budget
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- Premium Orchestra Seats: $325-450 per ticket
- Balcony Seats: $60-125 per ticket
Touring Performances: Prices are often 50-75% lower than Broadway productions in New York - Last-Minute Tickets: Sometimes it pays to wait. Browse and buy tickets up until curtain call without having to bother with a lottery.
Tickets to this run of Lackawanna Blues range from $ to $0 for premium views of the stage.
Lackawanna Blues 2025 Show Schedule
Check the Lackawanna Blues schedule above to find a date and venue near you. For resident productions, shows are typically scheduled Tuesday through Sunday with matinées on Saturday and Sunday. Don’t miss your chance to see Lackawanna Blues live in 2025.
When Do Lackawanna Blues Tickets Go on Sale?
Lackawanna Blues tickets typically go on sale 24-48 hours after new dates are announced.
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Book your Lackawanna Blues tickets to see the show everyone is talking about! TicketSmarter will have the dates and times listed above once the show’s schedule is announced. Whether you stay close to home for a touring production or take a trip to Broadway, Lackawanna Blues is sure to be a show to remember!