The Return of Benjamin Lay
@BenLayPlay
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By Naomi Wallace & Marcus Rediker, directed by Ron Daniels, starring Mark Povinelli
New York, New York
Joined February 2023
Our journey in NYC has officially ended, but the story doesn’t stop there! 🎭 Don’t miss the next iteration of THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY starring @markpovinelli, playing @QuintessencePHL theatre in Philadelphia, PA from May 1 to May 18. 📸: Rebecca J. Michelson
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Our friend Dr. Jennifer Arnold stopped by the @SheenCenter last night to see THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY with her friends and family during our final weekend in NYC! Thank you for celebrating the story of Ben Lay with all of us, Dr. Arnold!
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“…that there are important stories that will always be told, and this is one of them.” –Pooya Mohseni (ENGLISH on Broadway)” THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY must close this Sunday! Don’t miss one of your final chances to see this timely, awe-inspiring play at @SheenCenter in NYC.
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“Who should see this? I think anybody who wants to feel that they’re watching something that has something important to say. People who want to re–energize their heart to feel that there is important theatre being done in New York…” 📸: Rebecca J. Michelson
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Only FIVE performances left before the curtain closes in NYC! Don’t miss @markpovinelli in THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY at the @SheenCenter, now through Sunday. Use the code FLASH at checkout to access $39 tickets: https://t.co/fzwNUl0OPZ 📸: Rebecca J. Michelson
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Another transfer now playing in New York City
“This is one of the most wonderful theater evenings I’ve had in a very, very long time.” –Emily Mann (Director, Playwright, and Screenwriter) We asked audience members to share what makes the show in NYC so special, timely, and unforgettable — here’s what they had to say.
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You only have five performances left to catch @markpovinelli as Benjamin Lay at the @SheenCenter! Lock in your tickets now before they're gone:
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Why should you see THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY in NYC? Don’t take our word for it. Hear what audience members and Opening Night guests have to say.
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There are only SIX CHANCES left to see @markpovinelli as Benjamin Lay at the @SheenCenter in NYC! Don’t miss this award-winning show about one history-making man. Secure your tickets now, using the code FLASH for $39 tickets: https://t.co/fzwNUl0OPZ 📸: Rebecca J. Michelson
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There are only six more chances left to see this award-winning play before it leaves @SheenCenter! Secure your tickets before time runs out:
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“This is one of the most wonderful theater evenings I’ve had in a very, very long time.” –Emily Mann (Director, Playwright, and Screenwriter) We asked audience members to share what makes the show in NYC so special, timely, and unforgettable — here’s what they had to say.
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Now playing in New York
"@markpovinelli gives a powerhouse of a performance, absolutely phenomenal.” –@thedisabilityallynyc via IG 📸: Rebecca J. Michelson
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"@markpovinelli gives a powerhouse of a performance, absolutely phenomenal.” –@thedisabilityallynyc via IG 📸: Rebecca J. Michelson
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🥂 @markpovinelli after a sold-out crowd on Opening Night, sharing a laugh with Matthew Jeffers and Jillian Ilana during cocktail hour 📸: Rebecca J. Michelson
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Don't miss THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY! Our final performance plays April 6. Book your seats now:
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“I was grateful and pleasantly surprised when every aspect of the performance, script, and production values far exceeded my expectations.” –Damon Evans, Actor (The Jeffersons, Roots: The Next Generation) 📸: Rebecca J. Michelson
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Want to see this exhibit in person? The companion exhibition on the Radical Legacy of Benjamin Lay remains opem through April 13 in the Janet Hennessey Dilenschneider Gallery.
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Our companion exhibit to THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY at the @SheenCenter may be explored before or after performances of the play. Here, discover images from David Lester's graphic novel, PROPHET AGAINST SLAVERY: BENJAMIN LAY. 📸: Rebecca J. Michelson
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