This event is in the past.It took place on June 28, 2026 at Theatre Row.

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The People Versus Lenny Bruce 1
The People Versus Lenny Bruce 2
The People Versus Lenny Bruce 3

The People Versus Lenny Bruce

May 7 at 7:30pm - June 28

At Theatre Row

Hell's Kitchen, New York

βš–οΈPart of a trilogy about Martin Garbus's landmark cases
🎭Martin Garbus was Lenny Bruce's actual 1964 lawyer
πŸ”žStrong language throughout β€” leave the kids at home

Step into the courtroom where comedy legend Lenny Bruce fought for free speech in 1964. This bold new drama features post-show Q&As with Martin Garbus, Bruce's actual lawyer, making the First Amendment stakes feel startlingly current.

Off-Broadway theatre
Courtroom drama
Free speech themes
Adult content