On the Evolutionary Function of Shame

Blue playdoh forms a sphere, an apple, two people, and other symbols against a pink background.

Show Details

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY-FRIDAY @ 7 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM & 7 PM

Added performance March 5 @ 2 PM
No 7 PM performance March 9

Run Dates

February 26, 2025 - March 09, 2025

Upcoming Scheduled Events

March 01, 2025, March 08, 2025

Running Time

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Show Description

In the beginning, two people got kicked out of a garden for eating fruit. Many years later, Adam—a transgender man expecting a child—meets with his twin sister, Eve, a pioneering scientist. She offers her brother prenatal services from her cutting-edge practice. But what exactly does that entail? And does Adam even want Eve’s help? 

Written by bold new talent D.A. Mindell and helmed by the refreshingly innovative director Jess McLeod, On the Evolutionary Function of Shame is a compelling exploration of identity, family and the courage it takes to live authentically, no matter the expectations of society—or those closest to you.

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Standard Tickets


February 26, 2025 - March 09, 2025

Wheelchair seating and assistive listening devices are always available.

For Show Times, see Performance Schedule above.


Wheelchair

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Hearing: Assistive Listening Devices

Induction neck loops or FM assisted listening devices available. ID or credit card required.

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Open Captioning Tickets


March 08, 2025

Saturday @ 2:00 PM


Audio Description: Live Tickets


March 01, 2025

Saturday @ 2:00 PM


Theatre Details

Address

The Pershing Square Signature Center
480 West 42nd Street
New York City, NY 10036

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Public Transportation

By Bus: M42 Bus 42nd Street crosstown stops on42nd St. between 10th and 11th Aves.M11 Bus North on 10th Ave./South on 9th Ave.

By Subway: A, C, or E Subway to 42nd St.,walk west 2.5 avenue blocks to theatre1,2,3,7, N,R,Q,W,S Subway to Times Square,walk west on 42nd several avenue blocksto theatre

Additional Accessibility Details

Wheelchair Info: The Pershing Square Signature Center is fully wheelchair accessible and restrooms are located on the same level. Accessible seats are available for each performance, please inform the box office at the time of purchase about any special needs.

Seating: Wheelchair Seats: all seats are removable, companion seats in parenthesis Diamond: Orch G: 105 (106), 107 (108), 109 (110); Box L: 104 (105); Box R: 204 (203) Griffin: Box L: D 1 (3, 5); Box R: D 2 (4, 6); Balcony: A 2 (4) Linney: Flexible space, changes each show.

Elevator\Escalator: Elevators are available on street level; one stop to theatre

Passenger Loading Zone: Front of Entrance - limited

Parking: MPG Parking - 475 West 41st Street

Curb Ramps: There are curb ramps on Ninth Avenue and Dyer Avenue

Entrance: Entrance has Automatic Door System • Street to Lobby (on the 2nd floor): 34 steps, available elevator

Box Office: Box Office is wheelchair accessible with a lowered window

Restroom: The bathrooms are on the second floor lobby area and are fully accessible

Water Fountain: Central lobby level; outside Men's Room; accessible

Telephone: None on premises

Assisted Listening System: Signature Theatre offers patrons assisted listening devices for each of our theatres per ADA requirements. Assisted listening devices can be found in our central lobby prior to every performance.

Visual Assistance: Large print programs available • Increased floor staff for audio-described performances • Signs in braille