The Nap
Manhattan Theatre Club
The Nap
By the author of the rollicking, award-winning Broadway comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, The Nap is a very funny look at the world of snooker – the British version of pool. Dylan Spokes, a fast-rising young star arrives for a championship tournament only to be confronted by the authorities warning him of the repercussions of match fixing. Before he knows it, Dylan’s forced into underhanded dealings with a cast of wildly colorful characters that include his ex-convict dad, saucy mum, quick-tongued manager and a renowned gangster, to boot. It’s a fast-paced comedy thriller where, in an exciting twist, the tournament unfolds live on stage. In its British premiere, The Guardian raved, “Ingenious,” The Observer cheered, “Outrageously funny,” and The Daily Mail called The Nap “brilliant and terrifically inventive.” Directing is Tony Award® winner Daniel Sullivan.
The Nap
Samuel J Friedman Theatre on Broadway
First Preview 04, Sept 2018
Opening Night 27, Sept 2018
Closing Nov 11, 2018
Tickets Manhattan Theatre Club Link HERE
Creative
Written by Richard Bean
Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Read The Guardian 20 Mar 2016
The Nap review – glorious theatrical fun from Richard Bean
5 / 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars.
Crucible, Sheffield
Cue great jokes, assured direction and the outrageously funny Mark Addy in this delightful snooker comedy.
I’m not an obvious target audience for The Nap. Snooker is not my sport nor Sheffield my city, and I’d feared a “nap” of the non-snooker variety might threaten in a comedy dedicated to both. But Richard Bean’s smart play is crammed with eccentric entertainment, and I was potted (can this be the verb?) from the first. Director Richard Wilson, at the top of his form, and nifty designer James Cotterill exploit the Crucible’s other incarnation as host to the annual Snooker World championship.
Read Full Review HERE
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (formerly the Biltmore Theatre) is a Broadway theatre located at 261 West 47th Street in midtown-Manhattan.Designed by architect Herbert J. Krapp for impresario Irwin Chanin, it opened on December 7, 1925 with the play Easy Come Easy Go. With a seating capacity of 903, it was one of Broadway’s smaller venues. The theatre was used by Federal Theatre’s Living Newspaper project in the 1930s. CBS leased it for use as a radio and television studio from 1952 until 1961.
In 1968, the groundbreaking rock musical Hair opened at the theatre.In 1987, a fire struck the Biltmore. The blaze, which was later determined to be an act of arson, destroyed the interior. After the fire, the building sat vacant for fourteen years, suffering more structural damage from water and vandals. The theatre’s ownership changed hands several times between 1987 and 2001, but most plans proposed for its future use – such as a showcase for “Best of Broadway” revues – were rejected since its New York City landmark designation required it to operate only as a legitimate Broadway house if renovated.
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| 261 W 47th St (between Broadway St & 8th Ave) New York, NY 10036 |
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| Transport |
| Subway: C, E to 50th St; N, R to 49th St; 1 to 50th St |
| Phone |
| (212) 399-3000 |
| Box Office |
| Monday Noon – 6pm Tues – Saturday : Noon – Curtain Time pm Sunday 10am – 600pm |
| Access Information |
| MTC’s Friedman Theatre is accessible to people with disabilities and is equipped with a hearing augmentation system |
| Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the lower and mezzanine levels. Elevators and escalators are available to all levels. |
| The Friedman Theatre seats 650. Seating is on Orchestra, Premier Circle and Mezzanine levels. |
