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Review - Remembering The Birth of Off-Off Broadway

by Michael Dale — January 18, 2008

Robert Patrick, that legendary pioneer of Gay Theatre, may spend most of his time on that other coast these days, but his heart always remains at a little storefront on Cornelia Street that once housed the birthplace of Off-Off Broadway, the Caffe Cino.

Review - Ashcans, Foxy Grandpa and Sober Sue

by Michael Dale — January 12, 2008

As foreign as the concept may seem to 21st Century playgoers, there was a time, so I'm told, when audience members freshly entertained by Gotham's newest theatrical endeavors would not rush home to discuss their reactions on the internet.

FANTASY FOOTBALL:THE MUSICAL?

FANTASY FOOTBALL:THE MUSICAL?

by Eddie Varley — October 9, 2009

There's a good reason for the question mark that is included in the title of FANTASY FOOTBALL: THE MUSICAL? which was part of the New York Musical Theater Festival.

Killers and Other Family: Remembrance of Things Sociopath

Killers and Other Family: Remembrance of Things Sociopath

by Duncan Pflaster — September 27, 2009

In Lucy Thurber's ostentatiously searing play 'Killers and Other Family', a young woman trying to escape her past is confronted by her brother and a man with whom she's had a complicated relationship.

Sessions: This is Therapy

Sessions: This is Therapy

by Duncan Pflaster — January 25, 2009

Algonquin Theater Productions and Ten Grand Productions present Albert M.

23 Knives: Autopsy-Turvy

23 Knives: Autopsy-Turvy

by Duncan Pflaster — January 25, 2009

Resonance Ensemble presents Christopher Boal's '23 Knives', a new comedy based on the first recorded autopsy, that of Julius Caesar.

 Belber's GEOMETRY of FIRE Begins Previews 11/15

Belber's GEOMETRY of FIRE Begins Previews 11/15

by Eddie Varley — November 15, 2008

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (David Van Asselt, Artistic Director and Sandra Coudert, Managing Director) presents the World Premiere production of Geometry of Fire, by Stephen Belber.

Illyria: What You Will

by Jena Tesse Fox — November 3, 2008

Peter Mills' first musical adaptation of Shakespeare returns to Prospect Theatre Company.

The Atheist: You Gotta Have Faith

by Jena Tesse Fox — October 20, 2008

Campbell Scott gives a riveting performance in Ronan Noone's interesting, but flawed, parable of ambition

Bedroom Farce: Too Many Beds, Too Little Rest

by Duncan Pflaster — October 14, 2008

Alan Ayckbourn's comic romp 'Bedroom Farce' hasn't been given a real New York revival since its seven month Broadway run came to an end in 1979.

Chekhov Lizardbrain: Iguana be Sedated

by Duncan Pflaster — October 10, 2008

Pig Iron Theater Company returns to New York with the hilarious and brilliant 'Chekhov Lizardbrain', a comedy inspired by Anton Chekhov's 'Three Sisters' and autistic author Temple Grandin's inquiries into the evolving contortions of her own brain.

'A Boys' Life' Begins Preview Performances Tonight, 10/2 at Second Stage

by Faetra Petillo — October 2, 2008

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) will kick off its 30th Anniversary Season with a new production of Howard Korder's comedy, BOYS' LIFE, directed by Michael Greif starting tonight, October 2nd.

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New York Butoh Institute/Vangeline (7/08-7/31)
LA CASA DE BERNARDA ALBA in Off-Broadway LA CASA DE BERNARDA ALBA
Repertorio (11/15-12/31)
UNMOORED | Stage & Film Summer Season at Marist University in Off-Broadway UNMOORED | Stage & Film Summer Season at Marist University
Marist University Symphonic Hall (7/12-7/12)
MENAFEE | Stage & Film Summer Season at Marist University in Off-Broadway MENAFEE | Stage & Film Summer Season at Marist University
Marist University Symphonic Hall (7/25-7/25)
Hadid in Off-Broadway Hadid
59E59 Theatres (7/10-7/21)
PAPER MENAGERIE | Stage & Film Summer Season at the Bardavon in Off-Broadway PAPER MENAGERIE | Stage & Film Summer Season at the Bardavon
Bardavon 1869 Opera House (7/19-7/19)
THE DEATH CHRONICLES (portraits)|S&F Summer Season at Marist in Off-Broadway THE DEATH CHRONICLES (portraits)|S&F Summer Season at Marist
Marist University Symphonic Hall (8/01-8/01)
bala.fruta./bullet.fruit | Stage & Film Summer Season at Marist in Off-Broadway bala.fruta./bullet.fruit | Stage & Film Summer Season at Marist
Marist University Symphonic Hall (7/11-7/11)
LA GRINGA in Off-Broadway LA GRINGA
Repertorio (2/08-12/31)
WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND | Stage & Film Summer Season at Bardavon in Off-Broadway WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND | Stage & Film Summer Season at Bardavon
Bardavon 1869 Opera House (7/31-7/31)