Off-Off-Broadway Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations

Review: GAY COWBOYS at UNDER St. Marks Is Full of Heart and Hijinks
by Alex Del Cueto - July 02, 2025

Lesbian cowgirls, saloon brawls, and a love-con gone sideways in this fast-paced one-act.The 6/27 show was part of the Frigid New York Festival and produced by 11th Hour Productions....

Review: A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP at 59E59 Theaters-An Outstanding Two-Hander
by Marina Kennedy - June 06, 2025

The Brits Off Broadway Festival continues at 59e59 Theaters with an excellent play, 'A Special Relationship.'  It is brought to the Upper East Side venue by Twilight Theatre Co. in association with Take Note Theatre and Smokescreen Productions....

Review: THE LAST LAUGH is Thoughtfully Humorous at 59e59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - April 30, 2025

'The Last Laugh' is a new play that provides plenty of humor and interesting insights into the careers and lifestyles of three of Britain’s comedy greats....

Review: FIGHT NIGHT at 59E59 Theaters-An Absorbing One-Man Show
by Marina Kennedy - April 05, 2025

See one man for one hour in a show that is absorbing from the first minute to the curtain call. Aonghus Óg McAnally masters his role as an aspiring local boxer in Fight Night....

Review: DISENCHANTED! at Queens Theater Is a Delight
by Lydia Singer - October 18, 2024

DISENCHANTED! delivers Disney princesses as you’ve never seen them before - a fresh take on these storied characters. This production (directed, choreographed, & co-produced by Jonathan Van Dyke) offers a vivacious reprise of a beloved show, anchored around stro and excellent design choices. The hit...

Review: THE SLOW DANCE at 59E59 Theaters Smartly Portrays Life Changes
by Marina Kennedy - March 15, 2024

The Slow Dance is currently being presented at 59E59 Theaters by Apt.10C Productions. This show is wonderfully crafted by playwright, Lisi DeHaas, and enjoys superb direction by Lily Kanter Riopelle....

Review: THE GREATEST HITS DOWN ROUTE 66 at 59E59 Theaters-A Thought Provoking, Charming Story Complemented with Folk Music
by Marina Kennedy - January 24, 2024

New Light Theater Project's current show at 59E59 Theaters, 'The Greatest Hits Down Route 66' is a musical happening written by Michael Aguirre, directed by Sarah Norris, and featuring a multi-talented cast....

Review: MONSIEUR CHOPIN at 59E59 Theaters-A Brilliant Portrait of the Polish Composer
by Marina Kennedy - November 21, 2023

If you plan to see just one show this holiday season, make it 'Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin' being performed at 59E59 Theaters through December 24th.  ...

Review: PAIR at 59E59 Theaters Through Captures the Mind and Heart
by Marina Kennedy - November 08, 2023

Artistry, romance, and collaboration are portrayed in the fascinating show, Pair now performed at 59E59 Street Theaters through November 18th....

Review: TAKEDOWN at Theater For The New City
by Kristen Morale - October 04, 2023

What did our critic think of TAKEDOWN at Theater For The New City?...

Review: FRIENDS WITH AMENITIES at 59E59 Street Theaters-An Excellent Modern Two-Hander
by Marina Kennedy - September 20, 2023

The fall season at 59E59 Theaters is in full swing and we had the distinct pleasure of attending 'Friends with Amenities,' a two-hander presented by Pendragon Theatre and New Light Theatre Project....

Review: SMALL at 59E59 Theaters- Robert Montano's Excellent One Man Show
by Marina Kennedy - August 17, 2023

SMALL is a distinctive one-man show with a compelling story now on stage at 59E59 Theaters.  It is brilliantly written and performed by Robert Montano and expertly directed by Jessi D. Hill....

Review: BECKETT.WOMEN. At HERE Arts Center
by Kristen Morale - August 07, 2023

What did our critic think of BECKETT.WOMEN. at HERE Arts Center?AnomalousCo recently presented the world premiere of Beckett.Women., an evening of three short plays by Samuel Beckett: Footfalls, Not I and Rockaby. Designed and directed by Diana Zhdanova, the production ran from July 28th - 30th, wit...

Review: A STITCH IN TIME at Theater For The New City
by Kristen Morale - July 10, 2023

What did our critic think of A STITCH IN TIME at Theater For The New City?...

Review: CASSIE AND THE LIGHTS at 59E59 Street Theaters-A Captivating Portrayal of Sisterhood
by Marina Kennedy - June 19, 2023

59E59 Theaters continue their Brits off Broadway festival of shows with 'Cassie and the Lights.'  It is a unique, entertaining, and poignant play by Patch of Blue in association with New Diorama Theatre....

Review: R.E.D. HAT FIGHT CLUB at The Green Room 42
by Kristen Morale - May 22, 2023

What did our critic think of R.E.D. HAT FIGHT SOCIETY at The Green Room 42?...

Review: THE HABIT OF ART at 59E59 Theaters-A Fascinating View of Theatre and Relationships
by Marina Kennedy - May 12, 2023

Insightful, comical, and wonderfully presented, The Habit of Art by Original Theater is now being performed at 59E59 Theaters....

Review: BREATHLESS at 59E59 Theaters Enthralls from Beginning to End
by Marina Kennedy - April 26, 2023

'Breathless,' the one-woman show presented by Theatre Royal Plymouth at 59E59 Theaters, is the talk of the town....

Review: BRINGER OF DOOM at The Players Theatre
by Kristen Morale - April 17, 2023

What did our critic think of BRINGER OF DOOM at The Players Theatre?...

Review: HEAVEN by Fishamble at 59E59 is a Riveting Story of a Married Couple
by Marina Kennedy - January 17, 2023

Fishamble: The New Play Company is currently presenting Heaven at 59E59 Theaters, and this two hander is wowing audiences. ...

Review: THE UNBELIEVING at 59E59 Theaters- Compelling Play Presents A Meaningful Discussion of Religious Faith
by Marina Kennedy - October 28, 2022

The Civilians, NYC’s highly acclaimed downtown theatre company, is currently presenting The Unbelieving at 59E59 Theaters through November 20th....

Review: YOU'RE GONNA LOVE TOMORROW! at Theater2020
by Kristen Morale - October 21, 2022

You're gonna truly love tomorrow, and it starts with what you're doing tonight!...