Crumbs from the Table of Joy 1995

Opened: May 9, 1995
Closing: July 01, 1995

Crumbs from the Table of Joy - 1995 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

McGinn-Cazale Theatre
2162 Broadway (4th Floor) New York, NY

Set against the social politics of the 1950s, this charming, funny, and moving play follows 17-year-old Ernestine Crump as she adjusts to life after the passing of her beloved mother. In search of spiritual answers, Ernestine’s father relocates the family from Pensacola to Brooklyn where the Crumps must navigate a changing family dynamic, an unwelcoming neighborhood, and a shifting set of American ideals. Crumbs from the Table of Joy questions the limits of escapism and the power of everyday hope.

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Crumbs from the Table of Joy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Crumbs from the Table of Joy have there been?
Crumbs from the Table of Joy has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1995 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2023.

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