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New York City boasts a hot lineup of theater events this weekend

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Published on September 05, 2019
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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 weekend, from a play that "goes wrong" to a play about pirates and rum.

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'Make Believe'

From the event description:

When does real life collide with make believe? For the four Conlee kids, ages 5 to 10, playing house is no longer a game when their parents inexplicably disappear. 

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2 p.m.
Where: Second Stage - Tony Kiser Theatre, 305 W. 43rd St.
Price: $49
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'The Play That Goes Wrong'

From the event description:

A theater company most terrible is about to stage a murder most foul ... no good can come of this. Actually, these wannabe thespians will be lucky to make it through opening night without some real corpses stacking up, because this is "The Play That Goes Wrong."

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2 p.m.
Where: New World Stages, Stage 4, 340 W. 50th St.
Price: $25-$59
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'Dust'

From the event description:

Written and performed by Milly Thomas, this "thrilling 80 minutes of pure theater" (Broadway World) lands off-Broadway after three award-winning, sell-out runs in the United Kingdom and London's West End. And hang on to your ticket stub — the New York Theatre Workshop in the East Village offers discounts and special offers to more than a dozen restaurants in the area.

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 3 p.m.
Where: New York Theatre Workshop - Fourth Street Theatre, 83 E. Fourth St.
Price: $15
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'Rum and Pirates'

From the event description:

One part education, two parts recreation, "Rum and Pirates" takes you on a voyage aboard the pirate ship Bumbo. These high-seas hijinks will cover everything there is to know about how to be a successful pirate — starting, of course, with the history, applications and proper appreciation of "rum." 

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 5 p.m.
Where: Producers' Club, 358 W. 44th St.
Price: $20-$39
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'Judy Takes Broadway'

From the event description:

Self-described “male actress” Peter Mac has wowed audiences and critics alike for over a decade with his loving and nuanced portrayal of the late, great Judy Garland. In his latest cabaret concert, he brings Garland back to the Great White Way, where she appeared in several successful one-woman shows at the Palace Theatre, belting out tunes like “Over the Rainbow” and “The Trolley Song.”

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 8 p.m.
Where: Producers' Club, 358 W. 44th St.
Price: $17.50-$30 
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Parking in NYC can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of NYC parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, see MTA's website for nearby subway stations and schedules.


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