Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes tickets
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About Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes
See the star comedian live on stage at the Lucille Lortel Theatre downtown. Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes plays for a limited time only this summer, from July to September, and offers audiences an intimate story about Cohen's life — and almost death.
Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes in New York recounts a stroke Cohen had at age 30 due to a literal hole in her heart. A sign? See how Cohen transforms this morbid experience into a wildly funny, song-filled one-woman show where she discusses mortality, hypochondria, and the undeniable thrill of being the main character. Audiences can expect a confessional comedy and sparkling musical cabaret, but even more so a chance to see Cohen at her sharpest, funniest, and most fabulously vulnerable.
Run time
1hr 10min.
Categories
Age
Ages 13+.
Start date
July 14th, 2026
End date
September 25th, 2026
“Hilarious millennial comedy with heart and killer vocals”
A Stroke of Comedic Genius
Cat Cohen delivers a wildly original one-woman show that transforms her real-life stroke experience into a hilarious, heartfelt musical comedy. Audiences rave about her quick wit, tight comedic writin...
What It Feels Like
- Delightfully unhinged
- Surprisingly moving
- Pure comedic joy
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy sharp millennial humor and self-aware comedy
- You appreciate musical storytelling with impressive vocals
- You love personal narratives that balance vulnerability with laughs
great energy and lots of humor
Hilarious and clever! Loved it.
A woman in her 30s has a stroke. She survives. With the help of her stock-in-trade--jokes (she's a stand-up comic)--she shares the whole harrowing experience with us, all amid the freaky furnishings of a distinctly gothic-looking space in what might as well be Dracula's castle. Sound odd? It is. But in the capable hands of writer/performer Cat Cohen, it all dovetails together nicely as she leads us with a wink and a smile (and a lot of catchy song lyrics) from diagnosis to treatment to, in the end, full recovery. Is "Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes" more than a little unsettling? Of course. But is it the terrifying look at life and death that it could have been? No, which softens the impact considerably, and reminds us that the personable and charming Cohen wasn't trying to scare us as much as she was trying, quite simply, to entertain us. And entertain us she did. It's a serious tale, told in a most un-serious way. Worth seeing.
Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes cast and creative team
By: Cat Cohen
Songs by: Cat Cohen and David Dabbon
Director: Alex Timbers
Cast list: Cat Cohen
Sets: Derek McLane
Costumes: Kelsey Randall
Lighting: Jake DeGroot
Sound: Cody Spencer
Other info: Music supervision by David Dabbon
Venue
Accessibility
Special access restroom, infrared listening system, wheelchair and ramp access
More information about Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes
Over the past decade, Cat Cohen has made a name for herself as a singular comic and actress who blends music and confessional storytelling into her rigorous and hysterical work. For her new piece, she collaborates with Broadway legend Alex Timbers, who directs.
Timbers is a mastermind of creating an event for audiences, as seen with Moulin Rouge!, Just in Time, Gutenberg! The Musical!, Beetlejuice, and many other credits. The Tony Award winner has branched into other special theatrical events, like Just for Us, and he now brings his chops to Cohen's show, collaborating with yet another star who is taking the stage.
In her new show, Cohen gets personal, discussing a medical journey and how it changed her life, but audiences know to expect many laughs — Cohen has a way of turning the mundane and extraordinary into hysterical jokes and reflections that offer deep insights into her, and our, collective humanity.
What to watch for
- The performance runs 70 minutes with no intermission.
- Cat Cohen also sings throughout the show, which features numbers she and David Dabbon co-wrote.
- Director Alex Timbers has won two Tony Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Drama Desk Award.
- Cohen was named on "comedians to watch" lists by Vulture and Time Out in 2018.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes about?
Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes is a new solo comedy show about a (literal) hole in the heart, mortality, and being the main character.
What is the running time of Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes?
Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes runs for 1hr 10min.
Which theatre is Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes at?
Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes is at New York's Lucille Lortel Theatre, which is located at 121 Christopher Street, New York, 10014.
How much are tickets for Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes?
Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes tickets start at $47.
What is the age recommendation for Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes?
Ages 13+.
How do you get tickets for Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes?
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Is Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes playing on Broadway or Off-Broadway?
Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes is playing Off Broadway.
Is Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes accessible?
Special access restroom, infrared listening system, wheelchair and ramp access
How long is Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes on for?
Tickets for Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes are available through 25 September 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
What are audiences saying about Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes?
Audiences have given Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes a Show-Score of 91/100 — Must See!, based on 203 audience reviews. Read audience reviews.
Who stars in Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes?
Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes stars Cat Cohen.
Who is the director of Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes?
Alex Timbers is the director of Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes.
Who composed the music and lyrics for Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes?
The music and lyrics for Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes were composed by Cat Cohen and David Dabbon.
Who is the writer of Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes?
The writer of Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes is Cat Cohen.
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