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Set in the early 1970s, this richly textured piece follows a group of men trying to eke out a living by driving unlicensed cabs, or jitneys. When the city threatens to board up the business and the boss’ son returns from prison, tempers flare, potent secrets are revealed and the fragile threads binding these people together may come undone at last.

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Performances ended on Mar. 12, 2017.

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Set in the early 1970s, this richly textured piece follows a group of men trying to eke out a living by driving unlicensed cabs, or jitneys. When the city threatens to board up the business and the boss’ son returns from prison, tempers flare, potent secrets are revealed and the fragile threads binding these people together may come undone at last.

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Michael Potts of Jitney
#LiveatFive
Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Michael Potts of Jitney
All’s Fare in Red Carpet Challenge! John Legend & Jitney’s Cast Play ‘Take a Taxi’
Red Carpet Challenge
All’s Fare in Red Carpet Challenge! John Legend & Jitney’s Cast Play ‘Take a Taxi’
August Wilson's Jitney Celebrates Its Broadway Premiere on Opening Night
Photo Op
August Wilson's Jitney Celebrates Its Broadway Premiere on Opening Night
August Wilson's Jitney Opens Officially on Broadway
Broadway Ink
August Wilson's Jitney Opens Officially on Broadway
Carra Patterson on Being the Only Woman in Jitney & More
Fresh Face
Carra Patterson on Being the Only Woman in Jitney & More
Head to the 1970s with Andre Holland & the Cast of Jitney
Show Clips
Head to the 1970s with Andre Holland & the Cast of Jitney
Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Brandon J. Dirden of Jitney
#LiveatFive
Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Brandon J. Dirden of Jitney
August Wilson's Jitney Begins Performances on Broadway
Curtain Up
August Wilson's Jitney Begins Performances on Broadway
The Stars of Jitney on the Joy of Bringing August Wilson's Play to Broadway
On the Scene
The Stars of Jitney on the Joy of Bringing August Wilson's Play to Broadway
The Cast of August Wilson's Jitney Is Poised for the Play's Broadway Debut
Hot Shot
The Cast of August Wilson's Jitney Is Poised for the Play's Broadway Debut
Anthony Chisholm & More Tapped for Jitney
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Anthony Chisholm & More Tapped for Jitney
Tix Now Available to See August Wilson's Jitney
Now On Sale
Tix Now Available to See August Wilson's Jitney
Ruben Santiago-Hudson to Direct B'way Premiere of Jitney
News
Ruben Santiago-Hudson to Direct B'way Premiere of Jitney
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