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Blue Man Group: Tubes   
Critics = 3.0
The nonverbal performance of "blue men" exploring themes of alienation, depersonalization, and paint. (more) | Jump
Critics = 2.7
A Korean martial-arts variety show plays Tammany Hall. (more) | Past Half Remembered 
At the Duke on 42nd Street, The family-friendly New Victory Theatre presents a multilingual play about history - best for 12 and up. (more) | Pinakalicious 
For tykes 3-8, a new musical about kid who can't stop eating cupcakes. (more) | Stomp
A percussion show that celebrates the power of rhythm and the sheer joy of banging on things. (more) | The Gazillion Bubble Show 
Critics = 2.0
A family-friendly extravaganza midtown, wherein many bubbles are blown under hi-tech lighting. (more) |
Other Events | Adding Machine
Critics = 4.0
A musical adaptation of the classic play about "a nameless cog in American business" plays the Minetta Lane. (more) | Almost an Evening
Critics = 3.1
At 45 Bleecker, an extended run of acclaimed screenwriter Ethan Coen's four short, quirky plays originally presented at the Atlantic. (more) | Altar Boyz
Critics = 3.3
The long-running musical comedy about an aspiring faith-based boy band plays midtown's New World Stages. (more) | BAM: Endgame
Critics = 4.0
John Turturro and Elaine Stritch star in Beckett's drama at BAM. (more) | Celia
Critics = 2.5
A new play about the legendary Cuban singer Celia Cruz. Some performances in Spanish, some in English. (more) | City Center Encores: No, No, Nanette
The popular series of staged readings at City Center continues with this staging of the famously lighthearted musical, 5/8-5/12. Sandy Duncan is in the cast. (more) | Forbidden Broadway
Critics = 3.8
A spoof of the biggest shows on Broadway - a bare-bones set, smart lyrics, and a laid-back atmosphere make for a very enjoyable evening.
On hiatus 3/25/2008 - 6/27/2008 (more) | From Up Here
Critics = 3.3
In the larger Off-Broadway space at Manhattan Theatre Club, a new play about a difficult year for the family of one high school senior. (more) | Fuerzabruta
Critics = 3.2
The Argentinian performance group "De La Guarda" returns to NYC with another acrobatic spectacular. (more) | Good Boys and True
Prep-school scandal drama plays Second Stage, midtown. (more) | I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!
Critics = 3.4
A witty revue of songs about dating and relationships - reminiscent of a good episode of "Seinfeld" set to music. (more) | Jackie Mason: The Ultimate Jew
Critics = 4.0
The popular comedian returns to midtown at New World Stages, just west of the Theatre District. (more) | John Lithgow: Stories by Heart
A one-man-show by John Lithgow plays the smaller space at Lincoln Center Theater on Sundays and Mondays. (more) | Monday Night Magic
Critics = 3.3
A series of magic performances by different magicians - the oldest, established, permanent floating ladies in New York. (more) | My First Time
Critics = 2.0
At New World Stages, midtown, a collection of monologues about "first times". Yes, it's what you're thinking. (more) | My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish...
Critics = 2.7
Borscht belt vet kvetches about the cannoli. (more) | Naked Boys Singing
Reread the title. (more) | Occupant
A new drama from Edward Albee plays the Signature on West 42nd. (more) | Old Comedy from Aristophanes' Frogs
Target Margin's adaptation of the classic Greek comedy plays CSC. (more) | Pandora: The Theatre of Varieties
A high-end ongoing burlesque musical floor show created by the grandson of Oscar Hammerstein and the writer of "The Donkey Show". (more) | Perfect Crime
Critics = 2.5
A psychological murder mystery, running in a very small theatre in the heart of midtown for as long as anyone here can remember. (more) | Port Authority
A new drama from Dublin plays the Atlantic. (more) | Prisoner of the Crown
At Irish Rep, an historical drama about the trial for treason of 19th Century crusader Roger Casement.
Begins 5/14/2008 (more) | reasons to be pretty
At the West Village's Lortel, MCC stages a new play by Neil LaBute.
Begins 5/14/2008 (more) | Saved
Playwrights Horizons on West 42nd stages a new musical adaptation of the popular recent film. (more) | Some Americans Abroad
A new comedy about Americans on a literary tour of England.
Begins 6/26/2008 (more) | The Awesome 80's Prom
Just outside the East Village in the heart of NYU, an interactive theatrical experience taking you back to prom night, circa 1980. (more) | The Castle
Critics = 2.0
Four formerly incarcerated New Yorkers tell their story in this harrowing new real-life drama at New World Stages. (more) | The Fifth Column
Critics = 2.8
Hemmingway's war drama plays the Mint, midtown. (more) | The Four of Us
Critics = 2.5
At the smaller room at MTC, a new drama about literary success and old friendships. (more) | The Marriage of Bette and Boo
A revival of Christopher Durang's dark comedy plays the Roundabout's Off-Broadway home in June.
Begins 6/12/2008 (more) | The New Century
Critics = 3.4
In the smaller space at Lincoln Center Theater, four short plays from Paul Rudnick about the Gay Aughts. (more) | Tony n' Tina's Wedding
An interactive performance where the audience members are guests at a rambunctious Italian wedding. (more) | Upright Citizens Brigade
The big kahuna of the city's improv theatres, UCB hosts shows featuring stars from Saturday Night Live, Late Nite With Conan O'Brien, etc, rubbing elbows with the stars of tomorrow. (Or perhaps the day after.) (more) |
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Critics' rating is our interpretation of major NYC newspaper reviews.
Unlike Broadway theatres, Off-Broadway theatres can sometimes be a bit bare-bones. While the largest of them are the equal of a Broadway theatre, you might find yourself ducking steam pipes or sitting on ancient seats, which can sometimes add to the overall experience. Off-Broadway theatres are located in areas throughout Manhattan.
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