Surely Goodness and Mercy 2019

Ages: 10+
Opened: March 13, 2019
Closing: April 13, 2019

Surely Goodness and Mercy - 2019 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Clurman Theater
410 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

Set in an under-funded public school in Newark, Surely Goodness and Mercy by rising playwright Chisa Hutchinson, tells the story of a bible-toting boy with a photographic memory who befriends the cantankerous old lunch lady. Against all odds, Tino and Bernadette help each other through the mess of growing up and growing old.

Surely Goodness and Mercy has spent the last year charming audiences across the country. Now, Keen is honored to bring this vibrant new play to New York for the first time.

Surely Goodness and Mercy - 2019 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Surely Goodness and Mercy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Surely Goodness and Mercy have there been?
Surely Goodness and Mercy has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2019.

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