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Theater events worth seeking out in New York City this week

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Published on March 12, 2019
Theater events worth seeking out in New York City this weekPhoto: The Playroom Theater/Yelp

If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in New York City this week, from breaking through your boundaries to awe-inspiring science experiments.

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Chaos Theory: An Off-the-Rails TED Talk on the Underlying Chaos of Our Lives

Tomorrow night, participate in an interactive show that uses comedy and games to help the audience push past boundaries, connect with others and open up to the possibilities. This event is for those age 21 and over and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

When: Wednesday, March 13, 6:30-8:15 p.m.
Where: Caveat, 21 A Clinton St.
Price: $25 (General Admission); $30 (Door)
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The Gay Cabaret

On Thursday, No Man's Land Theatre Company presents "The Gay Caberet." "The one-night-only event provides a space for LGBTQ+ artists to explore their identities within the sphere of musical theatre," according to the organizer.

When: Thursday, March 14, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. Third St.
Price: Free
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Paul Mecurio's Permission to Speak

Head to the Actors' Temple Theatre on Wednesday for an interactive, improvised show featuring Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Paul Mercurio. "Mecurio improvises with audience members, talking with them about their lives and personal experiences, drawing out eye-opening and fun stories, happily shared without the constraints of contrived political correctness," according to the event's organizer.   

When: Wednesday, March 13, 8 p.m.
Where: Actors' Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th St.
Price: $27
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Surely Goodness and Mercy

Come Friday, take in a performance of Chisa Hutchsinson's new play, "Surely Goodness and Mercy" at the Clurman Theatre. The play follows a young student at an under-funded Newark public school who finds comfort in his Christian faith and his friendship with the cantankerous lunch lady, who has issues of her own.

When: Friday, March 15, 8 p.m.
Where: Clurman Theatre - Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St.
Price: $40
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That Chemistry Show

To wrap it up, on Sunday, mad scientist Borislaw Bilash takes you on a 75-minute tour through the world of science with mesmerizing and awe-inspiring experiments. It all goes down at The Playroom Theater.

When: Sunday, March 17, 3 p.m.
Where: The Playroom Theater, 151 W. 46th St., Floor 8
Price: $32
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