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Daddy Issues

Ages: 6+
Closing: April 24, 2016

Daddy Issues - 2016 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Davenport Theatre- Black Box
354 West 45th Street New York, NY 10036

In DADDY ISSUES, it is 1982 and Donald Moscowitz has overbearing parents. They disapprove of his choice of profession (actor), his flair for decorating (pastels) and his lifestyle (homosexual). The one thing that would make them happy is a grandchild. His solution: hire the ten-year old kid downstairs to play his son. What could possibly go wrong?


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Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop Will Lead West End Transfer of Mike Leigh's ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026


Mike Leigh's black comedy ABIGAIL'S PARTY, directed by Nadia Fall, will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre following its Theatre Royal Stratford East run, with Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop leading the cast.

Review: BRIGHT STAR Takes Center Stage at Manatee Players
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 9, 2026


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FRIGID New York Reveals Performance Schedule For 2025 Queerly Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025


FRIGID New York will present the 11th annual Queerly Festival at UNDER St. Marks. This year Queerly is presenting shows that celebrate queer/LGBTQIA2S+ resilience, power, determination, persistence, and resistance.

FRIGID New York Unveils LGBTQA+ Artists For 2025 Queerly Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025


FRIGID New York will present the 11th annual Queerly Festival at UNDER St. Marks. Most performances will also be available to livestream from home. Lear more and see how to attend!

Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025


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Review: SLEEPOVA at Olney Theatre Center
by Pamela Roberts - Mar 30, 2025


Grab your bunny slippers and pop some popcorn. SLEEPOVA is a coming-of-age story about the strong ties of female friendship amid the stresses and trials encountered on the road to adulthood. Like the teens themselves, the production at Olney Theatre Center is earnest, frank, funny … and a bit clunky and awkward.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Announces Second Annual WINTERFEST Of New Works
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2024


Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has announced the shows and creators of its second annual WinterFest, to kick off January 10, 2025.

Prince, Frankie Valli, & More to Be Honored By the GRAMMYs
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024


Frankie Beverly, The Clash, Dr. Bobby Jones, Taj Mahal, Prince, Roxanne Shante, and Frankie Valli are the 2025 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. Erroll Garner, Glyn Johns and Tania León are the Trustees Award recipients.

Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute to Present SCREEN TEST Benefit Screening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024


Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute will present Screen Test, a benefit screening celebrating the 15th anniversary of the award winning production, part of Wild Project's March 2024 programming. Learn how to purchase tickets.

L.A. Women's Theatre Festival Reveals Hosts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024


The 31st Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) has a roster of accomplished co-hosts for its six programs. Learn more about the hosts here!

Ballet Hispánico to Present Diálogos: Black Leadership – Post-Pandemic Reconstruction
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2023


Discover the thrilling lineup for REBEL VERSES 2023, featuring captivating performances of The Door, Girl Be Heard, and more. Get the dates and all the details for this must-see event in our latest article.

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by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2022


Global leader in comedy, Just For Laughs, in collaboration with leading live entertainment company, AEG Presents, and The O2, the world's most popular music, leisure and entertainment venue, have announced  the second slate of 2023 programming for the Just For Laughs LONDON festival which is taking place from 2nd - 5th March 2023 at The O2.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2022


Paper Mill Playhouse has announced casting for On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan, the first production of Paper Mill’s 2022-2023 season. The production will feature Linedy Genao (On Your Feet! on Broadway) as Gloria, and Brandon Espinoza (Broadway’s SpongeBob SquarePants) as Emilio.

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by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2022


Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere musical, Goddess. The musical stage production is conceived and directed by Saheem Ali, music and lyrics by Michael Thurber, and written by Jocelyn Bioh. Previews begin Saturday, August 13, and the show runs through Sunday, September 25.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022


The Green Room 42 has announced their June line-up for in-person performances. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest and most spacious cabaret club.

#MarchOnBroadway Presents THE FUNCTION A Queer Juneteenth Concert Celebration
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2021


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2021


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Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, May 3- with Lily Rabe, Charlayne Woodard, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2021


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2021


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2021


Industry panelists Scott Irgang, Ryan Conway and Carl Pasbjerg will discuss how to get shows and audiences back into our theaters in New York and nationwide. The discussion will be moderated by Tony Award-winning Commercial Theatrical Producer and EAG Council Member Margot Astrachan.

Daddy Issues History

Other Productions of Daddy Issues

2016   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2016   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2022   West End
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