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The City of Conversation tells the story of a political hostess, Hester Ferris, a behind the scenes mover and shaker in Washington, D.C., and of the political gains and personal losses that her choices inflict on her family over a period of 30 years, from the waning days of the Carter administration to the beginning of the Obama presidency.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jul. 26, 2014.

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About The City of Conversation on Broadway

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Previews: Apr 10, 2014 • Opening: May 5, 2014 • Closing: Jul 26, 2014
Off-Broadway Plays Drama

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Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater
150 West 65th Street
New York, NY 10023
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Accessible via elevator and entrance is behind Row H, which is the only row accessible to wheelchairs.
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Story

The City of Conversation tells the story of a political hostess, Hester Ferris, a behind the scenes mover and shaker in Washington, D.C., and of the political gains and personal losses that her choices inflict on her family over a period of 30 years, from the waning days of the Carter administration to the beginning of the Obama presidency.

Cast & Creative

Cast

Hester Ferris
John Aylward
Performer
Kristen Bush
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Beth Dixon
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Barbara Garrick
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Luke Niehaus
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Kevin O'Rourke
Performer
Michael Simpson
Performer

Creative

Written by
Anthony Giardina
Director
Doug Hughes
Set Designer
John Lee Beatty
Costume Designer
Catherine Zuber
Lighting Designer
Tyler Micoleau
Original Music and Sound Designer
Mark Bennett
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