Sarah Jones won a Tony for Bridge & Tunnel by vanishing into dozens of New Yorkers, and America, Who Hurt You? stretches that gift across 250 years of the country's story. Developed from her podcast of the same name, it asks who gets to tell America's story and makes the argument through comedy. If you love a virtuoso solo performance, catch it as it opens.
What to expect
One performer, many characters: Jones shifts voice, posture and point of view to embody Americans spanning 250 years of the country's history, directed by Eric Ting. The show mixes comedy, storytelling and transformation. Select nights add post-show talkbacks with guest artists or New Deal Nights with a Q&A and refreshments.
Good to know
- Take the 2/3/4/5, B/D or N/Q/R to Atlantic Av–Barclays Ctr, the C to Lafayette Av or the G to Fulton St.
- Some performances include post-show talkbacks with guest artists.
- An open-captioned performance is scheduled during the run.
- Evening shows run Tuesday through Saturday with Sunday matinees.
Common questions
Who created America, Who Hurt You?
Tony Award winner Sarah Jones wrote and performs it, adapted from her podcast; Eric Ting directs.
When is it playing?
Through October 4, 2026, at the Polonsky Shakespeare Center in Brooklyn.