The Play That Goes Wrong

Name: The Play That Goes Wrong
Start: 2026-06-25T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z
Location: New World Stages, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan

ComedyOff-Broadway

It's the most reliable two hours of laughter in New York: a Rube Goldberg machine of collapsing mantelpieces, missed cues and actors trapped under scenery, performed with stopwatch precision. The comedy is entirely physical and universal — no cultural homework, no language barrier — which makes it the show for mixed groups, visiting relatives and teenagers who think theater is boring. A decade into its NYC run, the pratfalls still land nightly.

What to expect

Two hours of escalating farce with intermission in a comfortable off-Broadway complex with a full bar. Family crowds at matinees, date-night crowds in the evening; the front rows catch the most chaos (safely).

Good to know

New World Stages is at 340 W 50th St — C/E to 50 St
Excellent for ages ~8+ and non-English speakers — the comedy is physical
Saturday and Sunday shows all weekend
Discount codes and TKTS availability are common for long-runners
Runs about 2 hours with intermission

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Common questions

Is it actually funny or tourist-funny?

Actually funny — the physical precision is the real deal, and it won the Olivier for Best New Comedy.

Good for kids?

One of the best shows in town for kids 8 and up.

The Play That Goes Wrong

What to expect

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