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The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Off-Broadway.

Dividing The Estate: Unstately Manners

by Michael Dale — October 1, 2007

It's taken 18 years for The great Horton Foote's terrific Reaganomics-era comedy to trickle down to New York since its 1987 premiere but director Michael Wilson's very funny and very human production at Primary Stages is well worth the wait.

100 Saints You Should Know: Faith Healing

by Michael Dale — September 21, 2007

Having faith, losing it and trying to understand it are the key issues in this warm, funny and engrossing play, blessed with an exceptional cast in director Ethan McSweeny's moving production.

Neva Small's Not Quite An Ingénue: Something More

by Michael Dale — September 10, 2007

In Neva Small's solo show her career full of meaty roles in unsuccessful musicals is glossed over in such a pixyish, upbeat manner that you might find yourself perpetually wondering what she's leaving out.

Walmartopia: Marked Down

by Michael Dale — September 4, 2007

A promising Fringe musical protesting Wal-Mart labor practices loses its bite after being revised for Off-Broadway.

Iphigenia 2.0: Not Getting Married Today

by Michael Dale — September 2, 2007

Playwright Charles Mee and director Tina Landau adapt a play by Euripides into an abstract pageant that not-so-subtly questions current American foreign policy, amidst some good laughs, some interesting visuals and some scantily clad boys and girls.

Opus:  Sweet Music

Opus: Sweet Music

by Michael Dale — August 9, 2007

Michael Hollinger's smart, funny and ultimately shocking and downright breathtaking comedy/drama about a string quartet gets a sparkling production at Primary Stages

Masked: Family Values

by Michael Dale — August 6, 2007

Ilan Hatsor's tense 1990 drama of three West Bank Palestinian brothers gets its New York debut after over 100 productions worldwide.

The Black Eyed: Unanswered Questions, Unquestioned Answers

by Michael Dale — August 3, 2007

One person's terrorist is another person's martyr in Betty Shamieh's skillfully written play that is deceptively cute, funny and entertaining without ever undercutting the seriousness of its issues of violence, heroism and gender.

My First Time: Getting To Know You

by Michael Dale — July 30, 2007

Ken Davenport's new theatre piece is inspired by the nearly 10-year-old web site where guests are invited to anonymously submit the glorious (or gruesome) details of their first sexual encounter.

'Guilty' - Of Nothing in Particular

'Guilty' - Of Nothing in Particular

by Duncan Pflaster — July 6, 2007

Nancy Manocherian's new play 'Guilty' tries to be a gripping portrait of friends in decline, but doesn't quite get a grip.

Elvis People: Don't Be Cruel

by Michael Dale — June 22, 2007

Doug Grissom's play about the effect Elvis Presley had on American lives seems an earnest, if ineffective, effort.

theAtrainplays, vol xxii: You Can Take It

by Duncan Pflaster — June 21, 2007

theAtrainplays, a theatre-without-a-net writing/composing/directing/acting experience, had its 22nd incredible incarnation June 20th, with an all-star cast.

Tickled by Tease!

by Amanda Scarpone — June 11, 2007

With its final performance at the Cutting Room on Monday, June 11, Tease! A Night of Burlesque can look back at a successful three show run which consistently had crowds cheering and begging for more.

Tea

by Jena Tesse Fox — June 9, 2007

Velina Hasu Houston's excellent work is receiving a less-than-excellent revival at Pan Asian Rep.

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LAGNIAPPE | Stage & Film Summer Season at Marist University in Off-Broadway LAGNIAPPE | Stage & Film Summer Season at Marist University
Marist University Symphonic Hall (7/11-7/11)
LA CASA DE BERNARDA ALBA in Off-Broadway LA CASA DE BERNARDA ALBA
Repertorio (11/15-12/31)
TRIP AROUND THE SUN | Stage & Film Summer Season at Marist University in Off-Broadway TRIP AROUND THE SUN | Stage & Film Summer Season at Marist University
Marist University Symphonic Hall (7/26-7/26)
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)
Hadid in Off-Broadway Hadid
59E59 Theatres (7/10-7/21)
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)
EN EL TIEMPO DE LAS MARIPOSAS in Off-Broadway EN EL TIEMPO DE LAS MARIPOSAS
Repertorio (1/07-12/31)
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)