Simon Rich’s All Out: Comedy About Ambition brings rotating comedic stars to a tight Broadway stage for 85 minutes of satirical shorts and live music. This guide covers what the show feels like, practical arrival tips, accessibility notes, and what to expect from mobile-ticketed Broadway seating.
Simon Rich’s All Out: Comedy About Ambition brings rotating comedic stars to a tight Broadway stage for 85 minutes of satirical shorts and live music. This guide covers what the show feels like, practical arrival tips, accessibility notes, and what to expect from mobile-ticketed Broadway seating.
A bright house light lifts and the hum of New York presses close — cabs, footsteps, a last-minute laugh as the marquee promises something sharp. All Out: Comedy About Ambition drops you into a single-night variety of personalities: celebrated comics reading Simon Rich’s short, acid-lit takes on ego and ambition while a live band punctuates the punchlines. Theatergoers sit shoulder-to-shoulder, the stage a compact arena where timing and voice carry every beat.
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A bright house light lifts and the hum of New York presses close — cabs, footsteps, a last-minute laugh as the marquee promises something sharp. All Out: Comedy About Ambition drops you into a single-night variety of personalities: celebrated comics reading Simon Rich’s short, acid-lit takes on ego and ambition while a live band punctuates the punchlines. Theatergoers sit shoulder-to-shoulder, the stage a compact arena where timing and voice carry every beat.
Broadway’s story stretches back more than a century, an engine of American theater that turned Times Square into a nightly pilgrimage for performances. Beneath the glitz is the city’s geology — Manhattan Schist bedrock that made high-rises and theaters possible — and a culture of ensemble risk-taking that produced shows from vaudeville to contemporary comedy revivals.
Expect conversational folly, tight pacing (run time: 85 minutes), and variable casts that rotate stars across runs; this production pairs Simon Rich’s satire with direction from Alex Timbers and music by Lawrence. Practical matters move quickly: mobile tickets, ID checks for adults, and theater-assigned seats on arrival.
Plan to arrive 30–45 minutes early to clear security and find your seat, and use public transit — subway access is immediate and reduces street congestion. Dress is casual to smart-casual; sound is intimate so front rows feel like a conversation. Note the show’s age guidance (recommended 12+), the “all sales final” policy, and accessibility options available by advance request. In short: come ready to listen, laugh, and leave with a quickened pulse — New York theatre at conversational speed.
easy.
1–1.5 hours.
No special fitness required; able to sit for the duration and navigate stairs if needed
Mobile tickets are typically delivered before the performance; due to fraud prevention, tickets are issued no later than two weeks prior to the show.
Recommended for ages 12+; children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre according to the venue policy.
All sales are final — no refunds are available, so confirm dates and accessibility needs before purchase.
The venue lists wheelchair accessibility and has accessible seating; call customer service in advance to confirm specific accommodations and availability.
Broadway evolved from 19th-century theatrical circuits into a global center for live theatre; the show continues the tradition of rotating-star revues that spotlight writers like Simon Rich.
Use public transit and reusable items to reduce your visit’s footprint; many NYC theaters participate in city recycling programs and encourage digital ticketing to cut paper waste.
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A bright house light lifts and the hum of New York presses close — cabs, footsteps, a last-minute laugh as the marquee promises something sharp. All Out: Comedy About Ambition drops you into a single-night variety of personalities: celebrated comics reading Simon Rich’s short, acid-lit takes on ego and ambition while a live band punctuates the punchlines. Theatergoers sit shoulder-to-shoulder, the stage a compact arena where timing and voice carry every beat.
A bright house light lifts and the hum of New York presses close — cabs, footsteps, a last-minute laugh as the marquee promises something sharp. All Out: Comedy About Ambition drops you into a single-night variety of personalities: celebrated comics reading Simon Rich’s short, acid-lit takes on ego and ambition while a live band punctuates the punchlines. Theatergoers sit shoulder-to-shoulder, the stage a compact arena where timing and voice carry every beat.
Broadway’s story stretches back more than a century, an engine of American theater that turned Times Square into a nightly pilgrimage for performances. Beneath the glitz is the city’s geology — Manhattan Schist bedrock that made high-rises and theaters possible — and a culture of ensemble risk-taking that produced shows from vaudeville to contemporary comedy revivals.
Expect conversational folly, tight pacing (run time: 85 minutes), and variable casts that rotate stars across runs; this production pairs Simon Rich’s satire with direction from Alex Timbers and music by Lawrence. Practical matters move quickly: mobile tickets, ID checks for adults, and theater-assigned seats on arrival.
Plan to arrive 30–45 minutes early to clear security and find your seat, and use public transit — subway access is immediate and reduces street congestion. Dress is casual to smart-casual; sound is intimate so front rows feel like a conversation. Note the show’s age guidance (recommended 12+), the “all sales final” policy, and accessibility options available by advance request. In short: come ready to listen, laugh, and leave with a quickened pulse — New York theatre at conversational speed.