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Off-Broadway Theater Reviews

The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Off-Broadway.

The Jocker: Riding The Rails

by Michael Dale — May 27, 2007

Clint Jeffries' romantic drama paints a gritty picture of the lifestyle of Depression era hobos in an exclusively male environment.

Kudos for 'Mother Load'

by Amanda Scarpone — May 20, 2007

Billed as a performance audiences will enjoy whether they are mothers or just have one, Amy Wilson's one-woman show, MOTHER LOAD, offers laughs, tears and most importantly a breath of fresh air about her daily role as Mom.

Phallacy: Sometimes a Statue is just a Statue

Phallacy: Sometimes a Statue is just a Statue

by Duncan Pflaster — May 19, 2007

'Phallacy', the new play about Art and Science currently playing a limited engagement at the Cherry Lane, is a witty and entertaining play about chemistry (both biological and personal).

A Party with Pizzazz!

by Amanda Scarpone — May 14, 2007

Dixie's Tupperware Party playing at the Ars Nova allows audiences to transform their theater experience into an intimate party filled with plenty of laughs and plastic

All The Wrong Reasons: Guilty Pleasure

by Michael Dale — April 17, 2007

John Fugelsang's hilarious solo piece is filled with sharp observations about American morals and the way some may interpret the Bible for their own benefit.

The Accomplices:  Seeking Sanctuary

The Accomplices: Seeking Sanctuary

by Michael Dale — April 16, 2007

The journalistic skills of first-time playwright Bernard Weinraub are put to good use in this drama of a Jewish activist who came to America in 1940 with a mission to convince the United States to help stop the systematic extermination of his people.

Anne of Green Gables

by Jena Tesse Fox — April 12, 2007

Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic heroine gets new life in this musical adaptation of the popular children's novel.

The Dark At The Top Of The Stairs: I Remember It Well

by Michael Dale — April 10, 2007

In Transport Group's production of William Inge's classic, director Jack Cummings III takes a bold and extremely effective risk in interpreting the piece impressionistically as a nightmarish memory.

Exits And Entrances: Curtain Lines

by Michael Dale — April 8, 2007

Athol Fugard's new play based on his experiences with 'the Olivier of South Africa' is a healthy serving of theatrical comfort food.

Some Men: Love, American Style

by Michael Dale — March 27, 2007

Terrance McNally's new play argues in favor of gay marriage rights through simple romanticism and good-natured humor.

Prometheus Bound: Chained Heat

by Michael Dale — March 24, 2007

British actor David Oyelowo is gritty and majestic in a production that never matches his performance.

The Pirates Of Penzance... In Yiddish!

by Michael Dale — March 23, 2007

In Al Grand's zesty and fun Yiddish translation of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic, young Frederick is a former Yeshiva student and the Major General is an Orthodox Jew who bakes fine honey cakes and is a friend of Benjamin Disraeli.

Fugue: Who are you again?

by Duncan Pflaster — March 22, 2007

'Fugue', a play about amnesia by Lee Thuna and directed by Tony Award winner Judith Ivey, is an uneven piece, but thanks to some incredible acting, when it's good, it's very very good.

Tall Grass: Splendor In The Audience

by Michael Dale — March 20, 2007

Brian Harris' innocuous trio of one-act comedies isn't nearly as entertaining as the attractive young couple sitting directly in front of me who were fondling, tickling, massaging, kissing and snuggling each other throughout the play.

King Hedley II: The Tragedie of...

by Michael Dale — March 18, 2007

The final production in the Signature Theatre Company's outstanding August Wilson season is the 1980's entry of the author's cycle of ten plays depicting a decade-by-decade account of black experiences in the 20th Century.

In The Heights: Interesting People On 181st Street

by Michael Dale — March 13, 2007

Lin-Manual Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes's musical celebration of Washington Heights is easily one of the best musicals to open in New York this season, if not the best.

Bill W. and Dr. Bob: Missteps

by Michael Dale — March 7, 2007

Stephen Bergman and Janet Surrey's uninspired telling of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous is done in by Rick Lombardo's misdirection

The Madras House: After A Fashion

by Michael Dale — February 20, 2007

With its depictions of men controlling women's fashions, sexual politics and warnings of a rising economic force in the Middle East, Harley Granville-Barker's drama, getting a fine and stately production at The Mint Theatre, is one of those plays that inspires musty old sayings like 'It's as relevan

Marat/Sade: Cage Match

by Michael Dale — February 20, 2007

An excellent acting ensemble is featured in The Classical Theatre of Harlem's thrillingly disturbing environmental production of Peter Weiss' drama.

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