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Off Broadway (play)
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| Off-Broadway | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Norman Krasna |
| Directed by | Jose Ferrer |
| Date premiered | March 19, 1982 |
| Place premiered | The Whole Theatre, Montclair, New Jersey |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | comedy |
| Setting | New York City |
Off-Broadway is a 1982 American play by Norman Krasna.[1]
The show's 1982 production by The Whole Theater Company in Montclair, New Jersey was directed by Jose Ferrer.[2] Ferrer got the job after playing a game of golf with Krasna and discussing Krasna's new play.[3]
Krasna said "the characters might be two young people but the problem, I hope, is universal."[4]
Plot
[edit]Cathy and David are cast in an off-Broadway play as a married couple, During rehearsal, David suggests they sleep together to improve their performances. They do this and fall in love.
Original cast
[edit]- Jessica Allen
- James McDonnell
- Barrett Clark
- Renee Roy
Reception
[edit]"It tries," said The New York Times.[5]
The Daily Record felt the play "never quite decides what it wants to be... It is in the end a play of one liners - some of which are truly funny, but few of which justify the amount of time they take to unfold."[6] The Montclair Times wrote "it's all been done before."[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jose Ferrer to direct". Echoes-Sentinel. March 11, 1982. p. 16.
- ^ Wilson, Martha G. (March 14, 1982). "New Jersey Guide; MARCEAU IN RED BANK". New York Times.
- ^ "B'day star directs 'Off Broadway'". The Herald-News. March 19, 1982. p. 46.
- ^ "'Off broadway' hits Monclair". The Record. March 28, 1982. p. D18.
- ^ Catinella, Joseph (March 28, 1982). "Krasna 'Comedy' Offered in Montclair". New York Times.
- ^ "'Off Broadway' somewhat off base". Daily Record. March 28, 1982. p. D3.
- ^ "Off Broadway premieres at Whole Theatre". The Montclair Times. April 8, 1982. p. 13.
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