Plays

McNEAL Tickets

Playing for a limited run at Broadway's Vivian Beaumont Theatre, McNEAL blurs the lines between human ingenuity and artificial intelligence.

Great for

Sci-fi enthusiasts | Robert Downey Jr. fans

Why watch McNEAL

Expertly crafted by Pulitzer-winning author Ayad Akhtar, Broadway's McNEAL is a show that explores the increasingly blurred lines between human creativity and artificially enhanced art, through a tale of a man’s dedication to his craft and the allure of the ultimate reward. The stripped-back production draws the audience in with brilliant reality-bending stage design that bolsters the leading performances, with Robert Downey Jr. taking center stage.

The story

Jacob McNeal is a modern literary genius, one who wants nothing more than to be recognized for his craft with a Nobel Prize for literature. A singular pursuit, however, is no easy feat, and McNeal finds himself grappling with estranged relationships and the pull of modern solutions to problems that have plagued man since the beginning of time.

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Know before you go

Show details

Genre: Play

Audience: Suitable for 16+

Theater name: Vivian Beaumont Theatre, LCT

Find the best seats in the house with the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, LCT seating chart

Theater facilities: Bar, souvenir shop, restrooms

Theater accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, audiovisual assistance

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Robert Downey Jr. as Jacob McNeal, Rafi Gavron as his son Harlan, Brittany Bellizeare as New York Times writer Natasha Brathwaite, Melora Hardin as Francine Blake, Saisha Talwar as Dipti, Ruthie Ann Miles as McNeal’s doctor, and Andrea Martin as an agent.
Playwright: Ayad Akhtar
Director: Bartlett Sher

Additional tips

Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
This production contains mature themes around addiction and death. Viewer discretion is advised.

My tickets

You will receive an email confirming your purchase.
You will receive your e-tickets via email within 3 hours from the time of the booking. You can access your tickets by clicking on the link available on the email.
If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.
The ticket can be presented digitally along with a valid photo ID at the entrance on the day of your visit.
Please note most of the theaters do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.
Show timings may be subject to change every week/month. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.