A Thousand Clowns

We all break the rules once in awhile. For Murray Burns, it's a way of life. Gainfully unemployed, he moves through his day like it's one long Vaudeville routine, happily using the entire population of New York City as his straight man. His partner in comedy is his witty 12-year-old nephew, Nick, whom he's taken care of since his sister left to run a "quick" errand—that ended up lasting seven years. When concerns about Nick's unconventional upbringing lead a pair of social workers to Murray's doorstep, they threaten to take away the two things he values most: his relationship with his nephew and his carefully-crafted, decidedly offbeat lifestyle. The uptight visitors soon get more than they bargain for, however, as Murray's eccentric influence begins to transform their predictable lives into an absurd, screwball comedy. This Tony-nominated show (which is surprisingly clown-free) promises warmth, laughter, charm—and one very large chipmunk.

Suitable for Ages 13 and Up