Breaking Legs 1991

Opened: April 4, 1991
Closing: May 10, 1992

Breaking Legs - 1991 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Promenade Theatre
2162 Broadway New York, NY 10024

The action occurs in an Italian restaurant owned by a successful mobster and managed by his beautiful unmarried daughter. When the daughter’s former college professor arrives to ask for financial backing for a play he’s written about a murder, the fun begins. The three main Mafiosi are intrigued with the idea of producing a play. The daughter becomes enamored of the playwright, who is delighted to have the family’s support. His bubble is burst when he discovers, through the “accidental” death by train of a lesser thug, that his backers are gangsters. In this madcap situation, murder and menace are served up with plenty of pasta and laughter.

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Elevator Repair Service's ULYSSES is Coming to the Fisher Center at Bard in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2023

Discover the highly anticipated premiere of Elevator Repair Service's adaptation of James Joyce's 'Ulysses' at the Fisher Center at Bard in September. Get ready to experience the magic of this unique theatrical production that brings the epic novel to life on stage.

Symphony Space to Present Elevator Repair Service's World Premiere of ULYSSES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022

Symphony Space, which celebrates James Joyce’s masterpiece Ulysses in its beloved annual Bloomsday on Broadway, marks the milestone occasion of the book’s 100th anniversary with a new commission in which Elevator Repair Service (ERS) brings the novel to wild, illuminating theatrical life.

Celebrated Singer/Songwriter Joe Jackson Plays The Southern This May
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 3, 2019

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Moisés Kaufman to Direct Berkeley Rep's PARADISE SQUARE: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL, A.J. Shively, Kennedy Caughell, and More Star
by Julie Musbach - Nov 7, 2018

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by Julie Musbach - Aug 17, 2018

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by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2017

North Coast Repertory Theatre closes Season 35 with the San Diego premiere of AT THIS EVENING'S PERFORMANCE, an uproarious comedy about a bohemian theatre troupe appearing in an Eastern European police state.

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by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2017

North Coast Repertory Theatre closes Season 35 with the San Diego premiere of AT THIS EVENING'S PERFORMANCE, an uproarious comedy about a bohemian theatre troupe appearing in an Eastern European police state.

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by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2017

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by Caryn Robbins - Mar 1, 2017

This season's exciting new cast of DANCING WITH THE STARS was revealed live this morning, exclusively on ABC's 'Good Morning America'. 

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by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2014

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by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2013

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by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2013

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by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2013

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by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2011

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by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2011

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Breaking Legs FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Breaking Legs have there been?
Breaking Legs has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1991.
What awards has Breaking Legs been nominated for?
Breaking Legs has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Comedy at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Sue Giosa, who made her debut performance in the show, was nominated for Best Debut Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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