Ticket Information
Historical ticketing details for “Self Made Man: The Frederick Douglass Story,” which ran through December 14, 2014.
Performance Schedule
| Day | Show Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 3:00 PM |
An additional performance was scheduled for Friday, November 28 at 2:00 PM. No performance was held on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27.
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Theatre & Run
Performances ran through December 14, 2014 at Theatre 152, 152 West 71st Street between Broadway and Columbus, New York City.
How Tickets Were Sold
Online
Tickets were available online through OvationTix.com.
By Phone
Call the box office at 212.352.3101 to book by phone.
Group Sales (10+ Tickets)
Group orders of ten or more were handled by Francine Major and Carol Ostrow.
Phone
212.265.8500
General Inquiries
For general questions about the production, write to info@frederickdouglassplay.com.
Press inquiries were directed to glenna@frederickdouglassplay.com. See the Contact page for additional details, or return to the homepage.