2:22 A Ghost Story Tickets & New York Off-Broadway Guide

2:22 A Ghost Story Tickets

This is a limited engagement in an intimate Off-Broadway house, which matters for two reasons. There are far fewer seats per night than at a big Broadway theater, and there’s a hard end date. Prices and availability shift performance by performance, so the same seat can cost noticeably more on a Saturday night than on a weeknight.

How to get better seats for the money

• Compare at least three dates. If your trip is flexible, a Tuesday or Wednesday evening is usually a better value bet than a prime weekend slot.
• Know the room. In a small theater even the cheaper rows are close to the action. Our Lucille Lortel seating guide breaks down where your money goes.
• Lock in fixed dates early. If you’re in town for one specific weekend, especially around the holidays, don’t wait for a drop that may never come.

Finding lower-priced 2:22 A Ghost Story tickets

No rush, lottery or student-ticket policy had been announced for the New York run as of early October, so be wary of anyone advertising one. The honest routes to a lower price are weekday performances, flexible dates, checking TDF if you qualify for membership and looking at the TKTS booths on the day, where Off-Broadway shows sometimes appear (never guaranteed). Our last-minute tickets guide covers how those work.

When Should You Buy 2:22 A Ghost Story Tickets?

The run is only about 13 weeks long, and it happens to cover Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Here’s how each stretch tends to play out.

2:22 A Ghost Story Schedule & Performance Dates

Most performances are evening shows at 7:30 PM, with 2:00 PM matinees on select days. The weekly pattern isn’t identical every week, and holiday weeks in particular tend to shuffle, so check the exact time on the date you’re eyeing rather than assuming. Pick your night in the ticket calendar and the curtain time is listed with it.

2:22 A Ghost Story Cast

Four actors, one set, nowhere to hide. Here’s the New York company.

Creative team: written by Danny Robins · directed by Matthew Dunster and Gabriel Vega Weissman · sets by Anna Fleischle · costumes by Cindy Lin · lighting by Lucy Carter · sound by Ian Dickinson for Autograph · illusions by Chris Fisher.

What Is 2:22 A Ghost Story About?

What makes the play work isn’t the ghost so much as the people. It plays like a smart, slightly boozy dinner-party comedy about belief, class and marriage, with a countdown clock running behind every line. That combination is why it caught on in London, and why it works for audiences who’d never call themselves horror fans.

Is 2:22 A Ghost Story Scary?

Short answer: it’s a stage thriller, not a haunted-house attraction. The tension comes from waiting. You spend the evening watching the clock alongside the characters, and the play is very good at making a quiet room feel loaded. The production credits a dedicated illusions designer, so expect a few genuinely startling moments, but there’s no gore and nothing in your face for its own sake. And it’s funny. The banter does a lot of the work, and the laughs make the jolts land harder.

Is it OK for teens?

Current ticketing listings generally recommend 2:22 A Ghost Story for roughly ages 12–13 and up; most say 12+, a few say 13+. A teenager who loves a scary movie will probably have a great time. A younger child, or a teen who is easily spooked, may find the dread and the jumps too much. If the production publishes a firmer recommendation, we’ll update this.

How Long Is 2:22 A Ghost Story?

The current 2:22 A Ghost Story runtime is about 2 hours, including one intermission, according to current listings. Running times can change slightly during previews as the show settles, so check your confirmation as the date gets close. Use the intermission for the restroom, not the bar line. You won’t want to miss the restart.

Need a table? Start with our pre-theater restaurant guide, or post-show spots if you’d rather eat after and talk it all through.

2:22 A Ghost Story Reviews

For context, the play was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best New Play, and the Guardian called the London original “a slick, chilling romp of a play.” Those reviews were for different casts on a different stage, though, and a New York company deserves to be judged on its own. Previews are your chance to see it before anyone tells you what to think.

2:22 A Ghost Story in New York

This is the play’s first New York production. It began in London, where it played the West End for years across multiple theaters and casts, and has since been produced on five continents. Its U.S. premiere was in Los Angeles, which is where Anna Camp first played Lauren. New York gets it Off-Broadway rather than on Broadway, and that suits it. A ghost story about four people in one room plays best when you’re close enough to see their faces. If you’re new to the distinction, our Broadway vs. Off-Broadway guide explains what changes and what doesn’t.

Where Is 2:22 A Ghost Story Playing?

Accessibility at the Lucille Lortel

Current venue information lists a ramped entrance to the first floor and a ramp from the lobby into the orchestra, wheelchair seating, an accessible first-floor restroom (open before the show, at intermission and after) and a free assistive listening system with ID deposit. There’s no elevator, and anything upstairs is reached by stairs. Policies can change, so if you have specific needs, confirm with the theater before you buy. Our accessibility guide covers how to book accessible seats.

Make a night of it downtown

This is the best part of seeing a show at the Lortel: the West Village does dinner, wine bars and late-night slices better than Midtown ever will. Browse our Greenwich Village guide and date-night restaurants. If you’re staying over, hotels near Union Square keep you a short ride away.

2:22 A Ghost Story FAQ