A Delicate Balance

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In A Delicate Balance, Agnes (Glenn Close) and Tobias (John Lithgow), a long-married couple, must maintain their equilibrium as over the course of a weekend they welcome home their 36-year old daughter (Martha Plimpton) after the collapse of her fourth marriage, and give shelter to their best friends (Bob Balaban and Clare Higgins) who seek refuge in their home, all the while tolerating Agnes’ alcoholic live-in sister, Claire (Lindsay Duncan).

Widely considered to be Edward Albee’s masterpiece, A Delicate Balance won the playwright his first of three Pulitzer Prizes for Drama when it opened on Broadway in 1966. Upon its premiere, the Daily News hailed it as “A probing and tantalizing comedy. A beautiful play, filled with humor and compassion and touched with poetry.” The New York Post described it as “Wittily sardonic and savage. An arresting play.” In 1996, a new Broadway production bolstered the drama’s reputation with The New York Times calling it “An evening of theatrical fireworks that prompt oohs and aahs … as ferocious and funny – and far more humane than – Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.”

Location Venue located at the John Golden Theatre, Street, New York NY 10036.

Duration Approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes, including 2 intermissions.

Duration

Approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes, including 2 intermissions.

Exclusion Transportation to and from the venue.

Participant restrictions

May not be suitable for younger audiences due to adult themes. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the theatre.

Location

Venue located at the John Golden Theatre, Street, New York NY 10036.

Duration Approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes, including 2 intermissions.

Exclusion Transportation to and from the venue.

Participant restrictions May not be suitable for younger audiences due to adult themes. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the theatre.

Policies Any bookings of 10 or more guests is considered a group and may incur additional charges The use of cameras and recording devices is strictly prohibited. Must book 5 days prior to show. Guests should arrive at the box office between 1 hour prior and 45 minutes prior to performance to pick up their tickets. Please note - only the name on the reservation will be permitted to pick up tickets at the show box office. Photo I.D. required. Tickets for Events and Tours are sold as final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-negotiable. Date or time cannot be changed once show tickets are purchased. Name changes are accepted up to 48 hours prior to show date.

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