Sulfur Bottom

Closing: October 25, 2025

Sulfur Bottom - 2025 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Snapple Theater Center [Jerry Orbach Theatre]

210 W. 50th St. New York, NY 10019

Run Type Limited Run

Market Off-Broadway

Previews August 13, 2025

Buoyed by the promise of jobs and economic development, a series of factories plague a small town. But with reports of dangerous chemicals leaking from the industrial plants, a young woman must make impossible choices to protect her loved ones. Set over 40 years, Rishi Varma’s new drama SULFUR BOTTOM sees an embattled family forced to confront generations of environmental injustice—and maybe just a few talking animals along the way.

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'Sulfur Bottom' Off-Broadway review — family obligations in the time of climate crisis

From: New York Theatre Guide By: Austin Fimmano Date: 2025-08-21

7 / 10

Some elements of the play come off as unfinished; for one, I could never quite wrap my head around the concept of a whale terrorizing a small town. Sulfur Bottom feels like it needs more development to reach its full potential, but Varma’s message is still powerful: If the only path towards a better life cuts you off from the people who love you, how could future generations ever come to terms with the choices of their forebears?

Off-Off-Broadway Review: SULFUR BOTTOM (Theater Center)

From: Stage and Cinema By: Gregory Fletcher Date: 2025-08-21

6 / 10

For all its aspiration, Sulfur Bottom feels more like a workshop draft than a finished play. Its mix of social indictment, family drama, and absurdist allegory never coheres, and its earnest themes collapse under the weight of muddled storytelling. As one theatergoer muttered while leaving: “What was that?!” Which, in truth, was a lot nicer than what my theater companion declared.

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SULFUR BOTTOM Extends By Two Weeks Off-Broadway Photo

SULFUR BOTTOM Extends By Two Weeks Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - September 30, 2025

Sulfur Bottom has announced a two-week extension of its running time. The show will now be performed until October 25th at The Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center.

SULFUR BOTTOM Teams Up With We Act For Environmental Justice Photo

SULFUR BOTTOM Teams Up With We Act For Environmental Justice
by Stephi Wild - September 22, 2025

Sulfur Bottom has announced its partnership with We Act for Environmental Justice to host After Show Talk-Backs during Climate Week NYC. Learn more about the events here!

Review Roundup: SULFUR BOTTOM, by Rishi Varma Photo

Review Roundup: SULFUR BOTTOM, by Rishi Varma
by Nicole Rosky - August 21, 2025

Sulfur Bottom, by Rishi Varma, is the official event of Climate Week NYC, spotlighting the urgent need for environmental justice. Through the lens of art and storytelling, Sulfur Bottom confronts the challenges of environmental collapse and sparks dialogue about its impact on communities. Check out what the critics had to say...

Cast Set For SULFUR BOTTOM at The Jerry Orbach Theater Photo

Cast Set For SULFUR BOTTOM at The Jerry Orbach Theater
by Stephi Wild - July 9, 2025

Playwright Rishi Varma has announced the cast for his eco-gothic drama, Sulfur Bottom, which is coming to The Jerry Orbach Theater. Learn more about the show here!

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