Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
halfhourcheckwithmerman
Stand-by Joined: 9/25/22
#1Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/5/25 at 1:31pm
Didn't see a thread about this... but this marvelous show is coming back to NYC and tickets are on sale today, in the $100-150 price range. They're also doing another work by Christian and new play by Lauren Yee this season.
I was also pleased to see that Signature has many crazy accessible ticket programs... any student can get 2 $20 tickets (in any seating area), anyone under 30 can get 2 $30 tickets (in any seating area), and any education worker, public sector worker, nonprofit employee, veteran, or handicapped person can get 2 $40 tickets (in select seats).
Crusty Bagel
Featured Actor Joined: 7/27/25
kurtal
Leading Actor Joined: 12/28/21
#3Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/5/25 at 10:23pm
The earlier production was one of my favorite things I've seen in a LONG time.
Hoping this also results in a much-needed cast recording.
Crusty Bagel
Featured Actor Joined: 7/27/25
#4Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/6/25 at 3:20pm
Got my ticket. Under 30 ticket. Very easy
#5Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/6/25 at 6:10pm
Was there a code? I signed up, but all the tickets are full price still.
#6Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/6/25 at 6:12pm
ignore me - i literally forgot i am 31 years old LMAO (i cry)
jakethesnake
Stand-by Joined: 5/11/06
#7Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/6/25 at 6:22pm
Are they doing the immersive seating in the round at The Signature? Or restaging? That was one of the very interesting things about the original production.
halfhourcheckwithmerman
Stand-by Joined: 9/25/22
#8Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/6/25 at 6:33pm
It seems from the chart there are slightly more seats than at Ars Nova (somebody fact check me on that if I'm wrong!), but still in the round in the same arrangement.
#9Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/6/25 at 6:37pm
Hope Oratorio mixes well with the Cartozians. Doing a double in early November since they are both at Signature.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#10Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/6/25 at 6:38pm
wsondheim94 said: "ignore me - i literally forgot i am 31 years old LMAO (i cry)"
It’s 35 or under! You don’t need a code. You have to create a Signature account, sign up for that specific program offering, check out, and then go through the ticket purchase / selection process. (I think Tiers 2 and 3 are applicable for the discount. Or maybe 3 and 4?)
You should see the accurate discounted rate in your cart when you proceed to check out.
#11Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/7/25 at 12:28am
WiCkEDrOcKS said: "wsondheim94 said: "ignore me - i literally forgot i am 31 years old LMAO (i cry)"
It’s 35 or under! You don’t need a code. You have to create a Signature account, sign up for that specific program offering, check out, and then go through the ticket purchase / selection process. (I think Tiers 2 and 3 are applicable for the discount. Or maybe 3 and 4?)
You should see the accurate discounted rate in your cart when you proceed to check out."
I can’t seem to figure it out. Anyone else?
Crusty Bagel
Featured Actor Joined: 7/27/25
#12Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/7/25 at 2:17am
The website says it’s for people 18-30. “Signature’s latest membership option, a low-price ticket program for theatergoers 18-30. This free-to-join membership gives you access to $30 tickets to all of Signature’s shows.”
https://signaturetheatre.org/signature-memberships/
Do you have an account? If not, under Sig30, click on the “ sign up for free” button. Make an account where it asks you for your birthday and stuff. Then you can buy two tickets for 30 bucks plus 3 dollar fee. They’re available for any performance on tiers 2 and 3, so not the seats closest to the stage. You will see the discount applied at checkout.
#13Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/7/25 at 4:01am
I’m having problem as well. I have Access Membership but it doesn’t apply to any tier when I put it in my cart. I didn't have a problem before with Grangeville. Any one having problems with the Access Membership?
Crusty Bagel
Featured Actor Joined: 7/27/25
#14Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/7/25 at 4:12am
Make sure you are logged in to your account. When your tickets are added to your cart, they will show up as full price. Once you have proceeded to the checkout screen, as long as you are logged in to your account and valid seats are in your cart (not exceeding two), that is when the discount will be automatically applied
#15Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/7/25 at 12:45pm
Thanks all. I was able to figure it out. I’m going in October.
Crusty Bagel
Featured Actor Joined: 7/27/25
#16Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/7/25 at 12:52pm
Oh nice so am I!! October 24th can’t wait
#17Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/7/25 at 2:06pm
The Signature site’s description of the Access 30 program is conflicting. In one place, it’s 18-30; another, it’s 18-35. I can confirm it’s for 35 and under, not 30. Maybe they increased the age at some point and didn’t update it across the board, which I’m grateful for as a 35-year-old whose bank account would much rather I spend $30 than $90+ on tickets to Oratorio.
Updated On: 8/7/25 at 02:06 PM
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#18Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 8/7/25 at 2:28pm
Am I correct in thinking that actors are included in their Access program, as “Theatre Workers”?
#19Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 10/1/25 at 9:56am
Bumping now that Oratorio for Living Things is in previews as of last night.
Definitely my most anticipated ticket I have at the moment. This is one of the best things I’ve ever seen, and I’m so happy to get to revisit it (and hopefully get a cast recording). It appears to be selling exceptionally well, though they have some last minute releases for even the “sold out” first couple shows.
#20Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 10/1/25 at 2:49pm
Very curious about this piece. For those who saw it, do you think it would still work in a much larger venue than the original?
#21Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 10/1/25 at 3:03pm
Play Esq. said: "Very curious about this piece. For those who saw it, do you think it would still work in a much larger venue than the original?"
As far as I can tell, there’s not many additional seats in comparison to the Ars Nova run. It’s the same design and seating configuration as at Barrow Street.
Could I see it working in a slightly larger venue? Sure. But they would need to expand the amount of vocalists and musicians to fill that space. As it is, it works as a chamber piece where you can feel the music as much as you hear it.
#22Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 10/1/25 at 6:34pm
I was excited to get the chance to see this last night after missing it's earlier run, and I'm glad I did. It's certainly different from what I'm used to (more theatrical music than musical theatre), but I enjoyed it. ColorTheHours is right about feeling the music as much as you hear it; there was one moment where I could feel the sound vibrating through my body so thoroughly, it truly felt reminiscent of the religious experience Christian intended. It reminded me of what a unique and distinct pleasure it is to experience music live.
Having seen other things in this space at Signature, they definitely made it feel much more intimate than it has previously. The entrance to the space is in a different location than I was used to (to the left of the lobby bar, rather than to the right) and you have to travel along a path underneath all of the risers before entering for seating. The main playing space is only about the width of a subway car, I'd say, and the performers are regularly along the stairs and throughout the house. While I missed the Ars Nova run, I can't imagine it was much more intimate than what's being presented here.
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Swing Joined: 10/18/24
#23Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 10/8/25 at 12:37am
For those who have seen this at Signature: What is the run time? The Signature website says 7-9 p.m., but everything I've read about the Ars Nova run lists it at 90 minutes. I have to catch a train afterwards and don't know that I'll make it if the show is two hours.
yyys
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/29/14
#24Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 10/8/25 at 7:20am
Someone on reddit said 90 min.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#25Oratorio for Living Things returns at Signature
Posted: 10/8/25 at 9:05am
It is indeed about 90 minutes (probably closer to 95, if we're splitting hairs).
I thought it was breathtaking, but I'd recommend avoiding the last couple of rows of the 200s and 400s. The orchestra is situated directly behind the last rows of those sections and drowned out some of the vocals. (The musicians do sound fantastic, though.)
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