What Should I See Off-Broadway This Weekend? (Sorry!)

[jv92]

Posted: 1/12/11 at 6:24pm

Hi folks,

I hate these threads as much as you do, but if anyone has an opinion on an Off-Broadway play to see this weekend, I'd appreciate it. Here are my choices:

Other Desert Cities at LCT
A Small Fire at Playwrights Horizons
The Milktrain Doesn't Stop Here Anymore at The Roundabout

Or any other ideas? I'm in the mood for a play, a small venue and something that isn't all too long. I'm not in the mood for a three hour show-- and I don't think any of my three ideas are that long.

Thanks.

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/12/11 at 7:04pm

I just found out I am seeing "Milk Train" next Tuesday. I really want to see "A Small Fire".

Updated On: 1/12/11 at 07:04 PM

[RippedMan]

Posted: 1/12/11 at 11:47pm

If you can, I'd go see "Cities," but if not I'd see "A Small Fire." It's a short-ish show and entertaining and interesting, and I think a great production.

[Colleen2184]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 12:06pm

I would see Other Desert Cities. I just saw it last night and it is a great piece of theatre. The whole story and cast is amazing.

[daredevil]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 12:06pm

I would recommend Blood From a Stone. I have just read Isherwood's and Vincentell's reviews, both were pretty negative, though Isherwood praised the remarkable cast (they are remarkable) but I found the play very realistic and focused, I got a real feel of family locked together in a strong drama. You might try that.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 12:35pm

The new cast of Love, Loss, & What I Wore just started this week. If you check the show's twitter page (@lovelossonstage) they have trivia questions to win two tickets to the show.

[lightguy06222]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 1:13pm

GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES was extremely enjoyable.

Starring Jennifer Carpenter (from TV's DEXTER) and Pablo Schreiber.

[aseatontheaisle]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 11:16am

Yes, I agree. I think that Other Desert Cities is a terrific show with a wonderful ensemble cast and I'd try not to miss it. I've posted my review of the show (and of several other Broadway, off Broadway and off off Broadway shows on my blog www.aseatontheaisle.blogspot.com


Updated On: 1/14/11 at 11:16 AM

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 11:21am

Blood from a Stone is very well acted, almost 3 hours, and relentless in its misery. But the performances are first rate.

A Small Fire is a moving play, 80 minutes, also with first rate performances.

Gruesome Playground Injuries I haven't seen yet, but the script is charming, and it certainly delivers on its title.

[AC126748]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 11:40am

Other Desert Cities is a terrific play with probably the best cast in New York at the moment. I wouldn't miss it.

A Small Fire wasn't my thing, but a lot of people seem to have found much to like about it. I spent the endless 80 minutes constantly checking my watch.

Haven't seen Gruesome Playground Injuries, but Joseph is an interesting writer and the cast is great. Second Stage is a fairly reliable company.

[directfromBK]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 3:20pm

Just wanted to put in my vote for The Divine Sister at Soho Playhouse. If you're familiar with Charles Busch, you really shouldn't pass up the opportunity to see him and if you're not, the show will make you fall in love with his work. I saw it the night after the Christmas blizzard and even a 1/2 full house couldn't put a damper on the fun.

Oh yeah, Brantley liked it as well: http://theater.nytimes.com/2010/09/23/theater/reviews/23divine.html

[JacksonMaine]

Posted: 1/14/11 at 3:41pm

Let me toss in "Screenplay" at 59E59th Street. For what it's worth, it won Outstanding Production at Midtown International Festival last summer.

[defyingravity11]

Posted: 1/15/11 at 2:20am

You should definitely consider The Whipping Man at MTC. It's a great new play just under 2 hours.