8 / 10
For one thing, they get a number of laughs out of the various ways to prop a foot on a desk drawer handle for maximum manspreading posture. Yes, even at 75 minutes, this gets a little baggy about two-thirds of the way through. Yes, the creators can’t resist throwing in a splashy closing scene that feels more like an excuse for a few video effects. But for pure silly fun, Cellino v. Barnes hits the mark.
9 / 10
In the end, Cellino V. Barnes is sublimely stupid and a bit brilliant. Relishing in the tabloid elements of the true story, its playwrights spin a yarn that doesn't lean so hard into the real attorneys that an unfamiliar audience might be left in the cold. Committed and kooky, Morris and Weisberg create characters whole cloth that are as hilarious as they are compelling. Combined with a snappy direction, this play's humor hits so fast and hard, it's not just thrilling. It might be exactly the kind of the shock to the system its crooked counselors would drool to litigate over.
Two of the most famous lawyers in modern history are Ross Cellino Jr. and Steve Barnes. A hilarious dark comedy about the law partners, titled Cellino v. Barnes, has been running off-Broadway since last summer, starring Eric William Morris and Noah Weisberg and written by Mike B. Breen and David Rafailedes.
Cellino V. Barnes, the new hit comedy following the tumultuous partnership between the infamous lawyers of the same names, has extended for an unprecedented fourth and final time. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Cellino V. Barnes, the new hit comedy following the tumultuous partnership between the infamous lawyers of the same names, has extended for the third and final time. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CELLINO V. BARNES, the ultimate office holiday party experience, has been extended through December 29. Don't miss this chance to enjoy the festive season with a unique theatrical twist.
CELLINO V. BARNES has extended at Asylum NYC. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cellino V. Barnes, a darkly funny play following the tumultuous partnership between the infamous lawyers of the same names, has officially arrived Off-Broadway. Let's see what the critics are saying!
Eric William Morris and Noah Weisberg are set to star in CELLINO V. BARNES, a new production exploring the dramatic breakup of the famous personal injury law firm. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CELLINO V. BARNES will be performed at Asylum NYC this summer, directed by Wesley Taylor and Alex Wyse. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
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