Butler

Butler Off Broadway, 59E59 Theaters Reviewed by Shoshana Roberts BOTTOM LINE: A historical comedy in which three slaves during the civil war demand sanctuary at Major General Butler's Unio…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 7:49pm on July 29, 2016☆⚑

Austin Exchange

Austin Exchange Off Off Broadway, 398 Marion Street, Brooklyn Reviewed by Ken Kaissar BOTTOM LINE: Two one-acts brought in from Austin, Texas and performed in an apartment in Bed-Stuy, Bro…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 1:03am on July 28, 2016☆⚑

Getting Out

Getting Out Off Off Broadway, The Seeing Place Theater at the Lynn Redgrave Theater Reviewed by Helen Herbert BOTTOM LINE: A heartfelt revival about one woman's struggle to rebuild her lif…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 12:39am on July 27, 2016☆⚑

Strange Country

Strange Country Off Off Broadway, New Light Theater Project at Access Theater Reviewed by Eleanor J. Bader BOTTOM LINE: An emotionally riveting drama about family, love, dependence, sobrie…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 11:55pm on July 24, 2016☆⚑

Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros Off Off Broadway, The Seeing Place Theater at the Lynn Redgrave Theater Reviewed by Sydney Arndt BOTTOM LINE: A necessary and timely play about the power of group mentality and …

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 5:43pm on July 23, 2016☆⚑

Simon Says

Simon Says Off Broadway, The Culture Project Reviewed by Shani R. Friedman BOTTOM LINE: Theatre veteran Brian Murray returns to the stage in this thought-provoking but sometimes muddled dr…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 3:32pm on July 16, 2016☆⚑

Fly, You Fools!

Fly, You Fools! Off Off Broadway, Recent Cutbacks at The People's Improv Theater Reviewed by Emily Cordes BOTTOM LINE: Three actors and a foley artist reenact The Fellowship of the Ring in…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 12:46am on July 11, 2016☆⚑

Here I Sit, Brokenhearted

Here I Sit, Brokenhearted Off Off Broadway, Theatre Row's Beckett Theater Reviewed by Shoshana Roberts BOTTOM LINE: Breasts, poop, penises, and other topics normally found written about on…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 10:41pm on July 4, 2016☆⚑

Phoenix Rising

Phoenix Rising Off Broadway, Theater Row's Lion Theater, Lotus Living Project Reviewed by Ken Kaissar BOTTOM LINE: A lyrical piece with a strong movement component about women finding the …

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 4:03am on July 2, 2016☆⚑

On the Verge, or the Geography of Yearning

On the Verge, or the Geography of Yearning Off Off Broadway, Walkerspace, The Attic Theater Company Reviewed by Regina Robbins BOTTOM LINE: Highbrow fun for those who like a little mental …

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 1:24pm on June 25, 2016☆⚑

I'm Bleeding All Over the Place: A Living History Tour

I'm Bleeding All Over the Place Off Off Broadway, La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theater Reviewed by Ken Kaissar BOTTOM LINE: A captivating walking tour that explores the relationship between aud…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 12:45pm on June 23, 2016☆⚑

Di and Viv and Rose

Di and Viv and Rose Off Broadway, Theater Row's Studio Theater Reviewed by Ashley Steves BOTTOM LINE: An unabashed but honest love letter to female friendships and womanhood, Di and Viv an…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 10:39am on June 17, 2016☆⚑

I'll Say She Is

I'll Say She Is Off Off Broadway, Connelly Theater Reviewed by Emily Cordes BOTTOM LINE: The Marx Brothers and a restless young heiress chase thrills in this plot-light, laugh-heavy musica…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 4:21pm on June 15, 2016☆⚑

Radiant Vermin

Radiant Vermin Off Broadway, 59E59 Theaters, Brits Off Broadway Reviewed by Zachary Conner BOTTOM LINE: A dark comedy examining the lengths we're willing to go to make our dreams a reality…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 8:33pm on June 10, 2016☆⚑

Universal Robots

Universal Robots Off Off Broadway, The Sheen Center Reviewed by Aiden Dreskin BOTTOM LINE: This skillfully portrayed tale is a compelling twist on classic sci-fi tropes and timeless questi…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 8:08pm on June 9, 2016☆⚑

The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois

The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois Off Broadway, Stage 2, Atlantic Theater Company Reviewed by Ken Kaissar BOTTOM LINE: Incredibly detailed writing and acting make this new play a must-se…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 1:52pm on June 8, 2016☆⚑

Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay Off Broadway, Cherry Lane Theatre, Lesser America Reviewed by Shani R. Friedman BOTTOM LINE: Two Millennials meet and do the tentative romance dance in this funny new play. …

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 12:19pm on June 2, 2016☆⚑

Bonesetter: A Tragislasher

Bonesetter: A Tragislasher Off Off Broadway, The Clemente, Spicy Witch Productions Reviewed by Sarah Weber BOTTOM LINE: Clarissa needs to worry about surviving more than high school and bo…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 10:32am on May 27, 2016☆⚑

Ross & Rachel

Ross & Rachel Off Broadway, 59E59 Theatres, Brits On Broadway Reviewed by Linda Buchwald BOTTOM LINE: A well-written and beautifully performed duologue for fans of Friends, haters of Frien…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 3:46am on May 25, 2016☆⚑

Signature Plays

Signature Plays Off Broadway, Signature Theatre Reviewed by Rachel Abrams BOTTOM LINE: Signature Theatre celebrates its 25th Anniversary season with an invigorating series of remounted abs…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 9:09pm on May 23, 2016☆⚑

Indecent

Indecent Off Broadway, Vineyard Theatre Reviewed by Angel Lam BOTTOM LINE: Transportive and deeply moving, this new play with evocative music and direction is a testimony to great theatre.…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 7:24am on May 19, 2016☆⚑

Daphne's Dive

Daphne's Dive Off Broadway, Signature Theater Reviewed by Helen Herbert BOTTOM LINE: A thoughtful ensemble drama about finding home in an unconventional place. Pulitzer Prize-winning play…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 7:24am on May 19, 2016☆⚑

This Time

This Time Off Off Broadway, Sheen Center, Rising Circle Theatre Collective Reviewed by Rachel Abrams BOTTOM LINE: This Time champions stories by/featuring artists of color while offering g…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 11:33pm on May 13, 2016☆⚑

Watchamacallit: A Play About Jesus

Watchamacallit: A Play About Jesus Off Off Broadway, The Secret Theater, Skeleton Rep Reviewed by Sarah Weber BOTTOM LINE: The school mystic predicts the school skeptic will be the next Vi…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 4:57am on May 12, 2016☆⚑

Gorey: The Secret Lives of Edward Gorey

Gorey: The Secret Lives of Edward Gorey Off Off Broadway, HERE Reviewed by Shoshana Roberts BOTTOM LINE: Three incredible actors portray the late writer/illustrator Edward Gorey throughout…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 10:01am on May 9, 2016☆⚑