The Play That Goes Wrong Off-Broadway

The Play That Goes Wrong

Run Time:
Two hours, with one intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: October 15, 2021

Upcoming Schedule:

Mondays: 7:00pm Wednesdays: 7:00pm Thursdays: 7:00pm Fridays: 8:00pm Saturdays: 8:00pm Sundays: 7:00pm Starting in May 2022 Monday at 7 PM Tuesday DARK Wednesday at 7 PM Thursday at 2 & 7 PM Friday at 8 PM Saturday at 2 & 8 PM Sunday at 2 PM

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New World Stages Stage IV
340 West 50th Street New York, NY 10019

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Co-written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, The Play That Goes Wrong is a riotous comedy about the theatre. The play introduces The 'Cornley University Drama Society' who are attempting to put on a 1920s' murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong...does, as the accident-prone thespians battle on against all odds to get to their final curtain call.

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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 7th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 7, 2024


The Play That Goes Wrong will celebrate its 7th anniversary in New York. Learn more about the special performance.

Video: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Star Maggie Weston Gets Surprise On-Stage Proposal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 26, 2024


Maggie Weston, one of the stars of The Play That Goes Wrong got the surprise of a liftetime on stage with a proposal!

Matt Harrington to Return as Chris Bean & Chris Lanceley to Take Over as Robert in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 17, 2023


The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome back alum Matt Harrington returning to the role of Chris Bean, as Chris Lanceley takes over as Robert tomorrow night at New World Stages. Learn how to purchase tickets!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Releases New Block of Tickets Through April 2024
by Stephi Wild - September 18, 2023


Due to popular demand, tickets are now on sale through April 28, 2024 for  The Play That Goes Wrong at New World Stages! Find out how to get tickets for the new dates here!

Words From The Wings: Chris Lanceley of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Shares Pre-Show Rituals and More!
by Stephi Wild - September 7, 2023


BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Chris Lanceley from The Play That Goes Wrong! Chris told us all about his pre-show rituals, backstage routines, and more!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate Second Annual 'Shark Week' With $35 Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 27, 2023


et ready to dive into laughter as THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG celebrates its second annual 'Shark Week'. Witness the hilarious mishaps and mayhem in this side-splitting comedy.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends Through October 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 3, 2023


Due to popular demand, tickets for The Play That Goes Wrong are now on sale through October 29, 2023.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Welcomes New Cast Members and Celebrates Its 200,001st Audience Member
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 19, 2022


Changes are afoot at The Play That Goes Wrong, which welcomes three new cast members to the production now playing at New World Stages starting tonight. Adam Petherbridge will take over the role of Max, reprising the role he played on the national tour, Trevor Braun joins as Dennis, and Clyde Voce makes his Off-Broadway debut as Jonathan.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 'Shark Week' With $34 Tickets at Seven Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 4, 2022


Shark Week has been an inescapable part of summer in the U.S.  for 34 years. The fear is real. The fascination is palpable. It ended on Sunday. And finally, a week late, the off-Broadway smash The Play That Goes Wrong will celebrate the nation’s obsession with sharks with its own SHARK WEEK at any performance from August 11-14, offering $34.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Off-Broadway Welcomes New Cast Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 25, 2022


The long running hit, The Play That Goes Wrong has a whole lotta changes going on and is celebrating a few milestones. It plays at New World Stages. Beginning Monday July 25, Chris Lanceley takes over the role of Chris Bean, Chris French goes on as Jonathan, and Russell Mernagh temporarily joins the company in the role of Max until August 22.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Cancels Performances Through Monday, May 9
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022


Performances of The Play That Goes Wrong have been cancelled through Monday, May 9 due to breakthrough COVID-19 cases.

VIDEO: Richard Ridge 'Auditions' for the Creators of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - March 18, 2022


The Play That Goes Wrong has taken on audiences in London, on Broadway, and far beyond. Now the beloved play is running off-Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), where it is still cracking up theatregoers eight times a week.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends Off-Broadway and Announces New Schedule
by Stephi Wild - February 2, 2022


The Play That Goes Wrong tickets are now on sale through September 4 and that the show's playing schedule will change effective May 30.

Photos: First Look at the New Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Nicole Rosky - November 10, 2021


The Play That Goes Wrong is officially back in performances off Broadway at New World Stages. We've got your first look at the cast in action!

Photos: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Celebrates 1234 Performances
by Nicole Rosky - November 1, 2021


On Friday, The Play That Goes Wrong celebrated its 1,234th Performance in New York on the Tony Award-winning set at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). At the time of performance, The Play That Goes Wrong played 27 previews and 745 performances on Broadway and 9 previews and 453 performances Off-Broadway. Check out photos from the celebration below!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 1,234 Performances in New York This Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 25, 2021


The Play That Goes Wrong will celebrate its 1,234th Performance in New York on the Tony Award-winning set this Friday, October 29th at 8:00PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). At the time of performance, The Play That Goes Wrong will have played 27 previews and 745 performances on Broadway and 9 previews and 453 performances Off-Broadway.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Announces Cast for New York Return
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2021


The producers of the international hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong have announced the cast for the New York production, which will resume performances on the Tony Award winning set at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Friday, October 15, 2021.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Return to the West End in November
by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2020


The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning box office hit, has announced that it will return to the Duchess Theatre, its home for the last six years, from 19 November 2020.

BWW Review: So Wrong, It's Right in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Clowes Memorial Hall
by The Marriage Matinee - February 27, 2020


The premise is simple: a theatrical group who comes together in the hopes of producing their first a?oeprofessionala?? performance, a dramatic murder mystery. The action of it is far from simple as everyone's best intentions turns into everyone's worst nightmares. THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is burgeoning with classic physical humor and over-the-top personalities that will consume your attention from start to finish.

BWW Interview: Hilarity Awaits You in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by The Marriage Matinee - February 23, 2020


We were lucky enough to get to speak with Chris French who plays Jonathan Harris in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG opening at Clowes Memorial Hall February 25th. He had plenty to say about what makes this show something special and why it's a fun departure from the musicals most patrons are used to from Broadway Across America.

Photo Flash: Check Out New Production Images From THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 14, 2020


Check out new cast production photos for The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, directed by Matt DiCarlo!

The Play That Goes Wrong FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does The Play That Goes Wrong Off-Broadway have a daily lottery?

$30 lottery tickets are available for The Play That Goes Wrong at New World Stages. The lottery opens at 12 AM and closes at 3 PM two days prior to the performance. To sign up, please visit https://broadwaygoeswrong.com/lottery/ Winners will be notified via email and will have 6 hours to complete their purchase. Limit one entry per person, per performance. All lottery prices include a $2 facility fee. A $4 service charge will be added to the price of each ticket at the time of checkout. Lottery tickets are subject to availability and blackout dates may apply. Lottery prices are not valid on prior purchases. Lottery ticket offer cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Lottery may be revoked or modified at any time without notice.

How long has The Play That Goes Wrong been running Off-Broadway?
The Play That Goes Wrong opened at the New World Stages Stage IV on Friday Oct 15, 2021 and has now been running for 2 years.
What productions of The Play That Goes Wrong have there been?
The Play That Goes Wrong has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 2017, which opened in 2018, US Tour which opened in 2019, West End which opened in 2021 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2021.
What theatre is The Play That Goes Wrong playing at Off-Broadway?
The Play That Goes Wrong is playing at the New World Stages Stage IV, which is located at 340 West 50th Street New York.

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