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OFF-BROADWAY THEATER REVIEWS

The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Off-Broadway

Avalon

by Jena Tesse Fox — February 24, 2006
The legend of King Arthur is retold with a feminist slant in this new production by Glory Sims Bowen....

Norman and Beatrice: Reading Lost Minds

by Margaret Cross — February 22, 2006
Synapse Productions presents Barbara Hammonds' funny and moving tale of marriage and memory....

Fanny Hill: A Little Too Much Junk in the Trunk

by Michael Dale — February 20, 2006
Ed Dixon's musical version of the infamous erotic novel plays like a promising work in progress...

Clean Alternatives: Dirty Business

by Jena Tesse Fox — February 20, 2006
Ethics, ideals, politics and pollution all get a sound ribbing in Brian Dykstra's savagely comic satire....

I Love You Because: A Perfect Mismatch

by Michael Dale — February 15, 2006
In this romantic musical comedy Ryan Cunningham's laugh-filled book and cleverly constructed lyrics matched with Joshua Salzman's light jazz/pop score is a winning combination...

Kismet: Girls! Gags! Tunes!

by Michael Dale — February 13, 2006
This musical Arabian night is more of a tired businessman show gleefully passing itself off as high art...

The Right Kind of People: The Wrong Kind of Play

by Michael Dale — February 13, 2006
Charles Grodin's unbearably unfunny comedy about the bigotry of a co-op board at a Fifth Avenue luxury building...

The Black Bird Soars

by Amanda Scarpone — February 10, 2006
KoPan's production of 'The Black Bird Returns' puts a new perspective on the trials and tribulations of the heart....

Anomal Lives Up to the Title

by Amanda Scarpone — January 16, 2006
The Mentalizer, Ehud Segev, is back to his old tricks again in his latest theater endeavor Anomal....

In The Continuum is Drama as it is Meant to Be

by Amanda Scarpone — January 16, 2006
In The Continuum holds nothing back as audiences watch remarkable acting on a topic deserves the attention....
BAG FULLA MONEY: Full of $5's and $10's and at times $100's

BAG FULLA MONEY: Full of $5's and $10's and at times $100's

by Mark Bowers — January 16, 2006
The new madcap comedy, Bag Fulla Money, written by Scott Brooks, is now finding its comedic legs at the Clurman Theatre on 42nd streets Theatre Row. Billed as a 'fast and furious four-letter-word farce,' Money takes a peek inside the kitchen of an enterprise conglomerate where millions of Ben Frankl...

Christine Jorgensen Reveals: A Hymn to Her

by Michael Dale — January 15, 2006
Bradford Louryk plays the first famous transsexual in a unique and interesting performance piece...

Goner: The Doctor is In... sane.

by Margaret Cross — January 13, 2006
Word Monger Productions presents Brian Park's latest comedy of Presidents, paranoia, and poop....

Almost, Maine: It's Wicked Romantic and Funny, Ayuh

by Michael Dale — January 13, 2006
John Cariani's romantic comedy might be giving jaded New Yorkers a welcome case of the warm fuzzies this winter ...

H.M.S. Pinafore: This Saucy Ship's a Beauty

by Margaret Cross — January 11, 2006
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players present the seafaring favorite as part of their 32nd season....

Review: Rope

by Jena Tesse Fox — December 15, 2005
The classic 1929 thriller returns to New York at the Zipper Theatre....

Only the Good Die Young...

by Amanda Scarpone — December 13, 2005
OTODAMA, an explosive fusion performance of traditional Japanese Taiko Drumming and American funk tap dance, graced New York City for only a small period of time. Let's hope it comes back for more people to enjoy it. ...

Five Course Love: Extra Helpings of Dessert

by Michael Dale — December 7, 2005
Gregg Coffin's loveably ludicrous musical is inspired by classic TV ske tch comedy...

An Inside Look at Crescendo Falls

by Amanda Scarpone — December 6, 2005
You've heard about the story and the town, now find out what the actors think. ...

Apparition

by Jena Tesse Fox — December 5, 2005
Anne Washburn's moody, spooky study of fear opened last night at the Connelly Theatre....

The Trip To Bountiful: A First Class Excursion

by Michael Dale — December 6, 2005
Horton Foote's down comforter of a drama gets a beautiful and tender revival starring a sparkling Lois Smith...

Manic Flight Reaction: Sex, Drugs and Witty Banter

by Michael Dale — November 20, 2005
Sarah Schulman's new comedy of moral values and modern media has plenty of laughs for left-wingers...

Help Me Help Myself Needs Some Help

by Amanda Scarpone — November 21, 2005
An 'almost there' play gets overshadowed by its confusing writing....

The Ruby Sunrise: Nothing But The Truth

by Michael Dale — November 18, 2005
Rinne Groff's engrossing and entertaining drama features Marin Ireland as a young woman on the verge of inventing television...

Hilda

by Jena Tesse Fox — November 17, 2005
Marie Ndiaye's first play makes its New York premiere at the 59 E. 59th Street Theatres as part of the Act French Festival....
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