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The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Off-Broadway.

Zombie Joe's 'Masque of the Red Death': Joe on Poe

by Duncan Pflaster — September 12, 2008

Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre comes to New York (from their native Los Angeles) to present their Poefest: theatrical adaptations of three Edgar Allen Poe pieces - 'The Masque of the Red Death', 'The Bells', and 'The Tell-Tale Heart', employing their 'tastefully macabre' story theatre style.

Elizabeth Rex Returns

by Jena Tesse Fox — August 29, 2008

Nicu's Spoon has remounted their ambitious production of Timothy Findley's Elizabeth Rex.

Jamaica, Farewell: She Got a Serious Plan

by Duncan Pflaster — March 16, 2008

Debra Ehrhardt's one-woman show 'Jamaica, Farewell', tells the true story of her attempts to flee revolution-torn Jamaica for America in the 1970s.

Claymont: Fortunate Son

by Duncan Pflaster — February 20, 2008

Emerging Artists Theatre (as part of their EAT Triple Threat series) presents Kevin Brofsky's 'Claymont', a poignant tale of a Gay teenager coming of age in the turbulent late 60s.

The Play About the Naked Guy: Ars Gratia Penis

by Duncan Pflaster — February 18, 2008

Emerging Artists Theatre presents 'The Play About the Naked Guy'- an hilarious theatrical farce by David Bell, as part of their Triple Threat Series.

The Crucible: A Crying-Out

by Jena Tesse Fox — February 15, 2008

The Schoolhouse Theatre presents a solid, if somewhat bland, revival of Arthur Miller's modern classic.

Sisters' Dance: Ants in the Pants

by Duncan Pflaster — February 14, 2008

Emerging Artists Theater (EAT) presents the mawkish 'Sisters' Dance' by Sarah Hollister as part of their Triple Threat series.

The Honor and Glory of Whaling: The Road to Melville

by Duncan Pflaster — December 31, 2007

A new play at La MaMa about drug addiction in the New England commercial fishing industry, inspired by the playwright's brother, has some powerful moments but is overblown and occasionally confusing.

Edward II: Boys Not on the Side

by Duncan Pflaster — December 3, 2007

(Re:)Directions Theatre Company's adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's 'Edward II' is a smooth adaptation and a luxurious treat for the eyes.

'Dai (enough)' Begins Previews Tonight

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2007

While conflict may continue just blocks away, there is one show, Dai (enough), that shows the human side of another important conflict issue (the Middle East), with previews starting tonight.

Margaret Cho's The Sensuous Woman: Good Clean Sex

by Michael Dale — October 11, 2007

In her sex-centric variety show, Margaret Cho and company give us a happy and healthy dose of body positive antics that are so sweet, silly and approachable you can have a great time while completely forgetting to be aroused.

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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)