Off-Broadway shows during strike

[henryt]

Posted: 11/18/07 at 11:04pm

During the strike, I'm trying to make the best of seeing Off-Broadway shows (which I know that I don't do enough of). These are the shows I'm considering:

Gone Missing
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
Die Mommie, Die
Doris to Darlene: A Cautionary Valentine (Is the closing date listed because it's a limited engagement, or because the first 3 previews went so badly that it's already posted a closing notice?)
Jump
The Gazillion Bubble Show

What are your opinions on these shows?

[antiandrewx]

Posted: 11/18/07 at 11:08pm

Not on your list, but I saw Trumpery this weekend and really liked it. It was a little slow in the first act, but I felt it really picked up. The performances were all wonderful and the sets and lighting are amazing. Just something to think about!

[Little-Lotte]

Posted: 11/18/07 at 11:11pm

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change was a lot of fun, very funny!

I'm also gonna suggest (like I always do) Frankenstein!

[Anakela]

Posted: 11/18/07 at 11:14pm

I, I'm sorry to say, walked out of Doris to Darlene: A Cautionary Valentine during intermission. That was during first preview, though, so take that for what its worth.

I too also enjoyed Frankenstein.

[mominator]

Posted: 11/18/07 at 11:23pm

Don't forget Forbidden Broadway!

[myManCape]

Posted: 11/18/07 at 11:26pm

Unless your under 5 skip The Gazillion Bubble Show.

[henryt]

Posted: 11/18/07 at 11:26pm

I would have said Forbidden Broadway, but I saw it the Friday before the strike started. Just for the record, I saw Make Me a Song today, so that should be counted out too.
Updated On: 11/18/07 at 11:26 PM

[bschneid76]

Posted: 11/18/07 at 11:37pm

I would say Die Mommie Die is a MUST SEE. Also, it's not on your list but The Glorious Ones at The Mitzi Newhouse Theatre was wonderful and charming with a great cast and score.

[henryt]

Posted: 11/18/07 at 11:43pm

Yeah, I'm planning on seeing the Glorious Ones, so felt no need to list it. Ahrens and Flaherty are possibly my favorite song-writing team out there.

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 11/18/07 at 11:48pm

I would say Make Me A Song and Die Mommy Die.

[teka21]

Posted: 11/18/07 at 11:53pm

I saw Things We Want at New Stages this weekend. Engaging play, very funny and thought-provoking. The 4 actors (Josh Hamilton, Paul Dano, Peter Dinklage and Zoe Kazan) are all fabulous.
The broadwaybox code had expired, but worked anyway so I bought my tix for 40 dollars. Very entertaining, great price.

[center or back]

Posted: 11/19/07 at 1:49am

you may also consider going to the opening weekend of:
I KNOCK AT THE DOOR and PICTURES IN THE HALLWAY
Opens Nov 23rd at
The New Globe Theatre
311 West 43rd St., 3rd floor

[henryt]

Posted: 11/19/07 at 7:50am

Has anyone seen Gone Missing?

[FranklinShepard-Inc.]

Posted: 11/19/07 at 8:11am

I saw Forbidden Broadway tuesday and The Glorious Ones on wednesday and was thoroughly delighted with both. I can only recommend them.

[silversurfer2]

Posted: 11/19/07 at 8:51am

Also SPEECH & DEBATE-Roundabout Black Box theater. It is sold out, but you can call for any cancellations. A terrific play, hilarious, topical and wonderful performances.

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 11/19/07 at 11:35am

Skip RAG & BONE unless your appetite for whimsical twee is truly epic.


I'm surprised more folks aren't seeing QUEENS BOULEVARD...$20, folks! But then, I haven't seen it either...but I'm going to!

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 11/19/07 at 2:50pm

The Receptionist
Die Mommie Die
Make Me A Song
Peter and Jerry
Queens Blvd.

[Anakela]

Posted: 11/27/07 at 10:20am

I saw Dai (enough) at the 47th Street Theatre last night, never caught it during its run last year, and I thought it was absolutely brilliant, loved it, highly recommend- just putting another title out there, for those looking for Off-Broadway recommendations.
Dai (enough)- NYTimes review

[Taryn]

Posted: 11/27/07 at 10:49am

I just saw Queens Boulevard and it was...very interesting, at the very least. A ton of really amazing moments. Not sure about the cohesive whole, but for $20? Totally worth it.

[maninchair.com]

Posted: 11/27/07 at 4:54pm

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If you know what HI, DI, OO, and L/D are, then you have to see it.
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