Baby Off-Broadway (Off-Off?)

I believe its "site-specific", because it is taking place in a loft, and most of the show conversations between partners that can take place at "home" or in a "loft".

I saw this in Jan '20, I think in this same space. The audience sits on chairs around the edge of the room, which isn't that big, so there are people singing full out mere feet from you (and when Alice Ripley isn't in great voice and is belting "Patterns" towards you, you cannot hide or look away). If you aren't comfortable with performers very close to you in full light, I wouldn't recommend it. They were doing the updated version of the show, with several different plot points in Act II (which I won't spoil).

The big change is making the middle pair a lesbian couple. This didn't really work a lot of the time, as originally the couple has difficulty conceiving as the man has a very low sperm count, so they must adhere to a regimented schedule of sex (including songs about how it affects their relationship). It doesn't make sense for two women to have to have sex on schedule just for one to be inseminated (with the other's donor brother's sperm, who they find is also "shooting blanks" ).

Yes. I saw it Saturday! I also saw in 2019! It was an interesting idea then. This is a gorgeous, fully realized production. It is definitely not the same space as the production with Alice. This is a major upgrade in production value. In addition, Julia Murney is a major upgrade. What a performance! WOW! They have also totally overhauled all 3 storylines. The director gave a speech before the second preview to say changes were being implemented every day and that this was essentially a new musical with the same score. He wasn’t kidding…this is not the Baby from 40 years ago. It is current, fresh and Pretty exciting. I sat in front of Richard Maltby Jr. is clearly very involved and invested in this production. I have seen 5 things since theatre “came back” and this was definitely the most exciting to me. It was in incredible shape for a second preview and I’m planning to go back after opening to see how the changes evolve.

Yes! I’ll be very excited to hear what you think!

I saw it last night. I have seen 7 shows on this trip and this was one of the disappointing ones for me. I do not recommend it unless you are looking for a show to see on a Sunday evening. Btw, I highly recommend Kimberly Akimbo, morning Sun, Trevor and Mrs Doubtfire.

I saw it last night. I have seen 7 shows on this trip and this was one of the disappointing ones for me. I do not recommend it unless you are looking for a show to see on a Sunday evening. Btw, I highly recommend Kimberly Akimbo, morning Sun, Trevor and Mrs Doubtfire.

I just felt like it had an amateurish feeling to it and that it went on too long. Btw, I loved it years ago when I saw the original cast.

Really loved this, and with the current lack of new musicals happened off broadway this is worth your time

Anyone know the approximate running time? TIA!

My friend said about 2 and a half, also I sent you a PM about the spring awakening ticket if there's still one avil!

Any chance this might extend? I love BABY and I love Julia Murney. Would love to see this when I'm in the city New Years weekend.

I loathe the book, the music is pretty good. It was way too long. Great performers, Julia and the entire cast are top notch. We're lucky to have such great top notch performers here in NYC, hopefully they will be given better material in the near future.