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CHOICES, CHOICES... WHAT TO SEE OFF-BROADWAY THIS SEASON?
We know it’s hard to decide which of the wonderful off-Broadway shows to see, so we’ve taken the opportunity to pick a few of them out for you. Of course, this isn’t a complete list, but we think you’ll be pleased by our selections. And if you still can’t decide, then see them all! |
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'Avenue Q' Won’t Close, Moving Off but Not Out
Avenue Q, the satirical Broadway puppet musical that was to close after its Sunday performance, will transfer to an Off Broadway theater.
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Black Angels Over Tuskegee is the story of the Tuskegee Airmen told in narrative of six men embarking upon a journey to become pilots in the United States Army Air Forces. The play explores their collective struggle with Jim Crow, their intelligence, patriotism, dreams of an inclusive fair society, and brotherhood.
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A new comedy on the cutting edge. He's just your average Irish, Italian Catholic kid from Philly, Comic Actor, Sober Alcoholic, Recovering Drug Addict, Husband, Father, Reform, Conservative, Unorthodox, Orthodox Jew. His name is Yisrael Campbell, (the artist formerly known as Christopher), and this is his story - a spiritual journey stretching across four decades, two continents, and three circumcisions.
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Over the years, college buddies Max and Finn have spent their vacations religiously drinking, drugging and chasing women...but this time something is different. In a hotel room in Atlantic City, thwarted expectations precipitate a dangerous showdown between the two friends. This dark comedy explores the nature of our evolving friendships and the lengths we go to save them before they go extinct.
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Hoist the Curtain, Prepare the Pool, It’s Almost Showtime
Fuerza Bruta, a highly complex show to install, uses a set that includes two mobile pools, a 6-foot-high treadmill and a 20-foot flying curtain.
Never Mind the Monologue: Audition by Endurance
Six feet off the ground, on a treadmill in a darkened theater, J. D. Smith was running, really pounding it, his forehead blistered with sweat, his white shirt billowing.
Life as a Runway | Theater of the Absurdly Messy (Slide Show)
On a recent Saturday, young people were drawn by the clublike spectacle that is Fuerza Bruta (“Brute Force”).
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A one-of-a-kind, interactive show, John Tartaglia's Imaginocean is a magical, musical undersea adventure for kids of all ages. Tank, Bubbles, and Dorsel are three best friends who just happen to be fish, and they’re about to set out on a remarkable journey of discovery. Jam-packed with original music ranging from swing to R&B to Big Band, John Tartaglia's Imaginocean is a blast - from the first big splash to the last wave goodbye.
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5 Questions About 'When the Rain Stops Falling'
Andrew Bovell answers questions about Lincoln Center Theater's production of his play, which follows several generations of the same family from London to Australia.
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Set in theatre legend Zero Mostel’s painting studio on West 28th Street, a naïve reporter attempts to interview the famously volatile artist, prompting an explosion of memory, humor, outrage and juicy backstage lore. Mostel is remembered for his comedic genius and his definitive roles, but in the 1950's he was equally known for his place on the infamous Hollywood blacklist. Directed by three time Oscar-nominated film star Piper Laurie, Jim Brochu's striking portrayal brings all of Mostel's swagger, ferocity, intelligence and fantastic wit back to the stage in this volcanic tour-de-force.
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