Off-Broadway Reviews

'In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat' Off-Broadway review — Roger Guenveur Smith celebrates not just an artist, but an artistic community

Read our review of In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat off Broadway, a solo show written and performed by Basquiat's friend and collaborator Roger Guenveur Smith.

'Pre-Existing Condition' Off-Broadway review — an everywoman's journey to heal old wounds

Read our review of Pre-Existing Condition off Broadway, a return engagement of Marin Ireland's 2024 play currently starring Lupita Nyong'o and featuring a rotating cast of stars throughout the run.

'Garry Starr: Classic Penguins' Off-Broadway review — baring it all in the name of books, and birds

Read our review of Garry Starr: Classic Penguins off Broadway, an 18+ comedy show written and performed by Damien Warren-Smith as his alter ego, Garry Starr.

'The Real Ivanov' Off-Broadway review — Chekhov’s classic gets a thrilling update

Read our review of The Real Ivanov off Broadway, an adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Ivanov running at the Lynn F. Angelson Theater through September 19 only.

'The Winter's Tale' Off-Broadway review — Lily Rabe and Raúl Esparza expertly lead a rare Shakespeare revival

Read our review of the Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale off Broadway, presented by The Public Theater at the Delacorte Theater.

'An American Daughter' Off-Broadway review — 30 years later, women in politics still can't have it all

Read our review of An American Daughter off Broadway, a rare revival of Wendy Wasserstein's 1997 political drama presented by La Femme Theatre Productions.

'The Pass' Off-Broadway review — soccer drama keeps moving the goalposts

Read our review of The Pass off Broadway, the U.S.-premiere production of John Donnelly's 2014 drama, running at La MaMa through September 4 only.

'Disruption' Off-Broadway review — a grippingly unsettling dystopia set in the here and now

Read our review of Disruption off Broadway, a new tech thriller by Andrew Stein starring John David Washington, Conrad Ricamora, Elizabeth Stanley, and more.

A glorious 'Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular' lives up to its name

An all-star ensemble of global Les Mis alums performs the mega-musical at Radio City Music Hall through August 9 in celebration of its 40th anniversary.

'Hungry Women' Off-Broadway review — what would happen in a world without men?

Read our review of Hungry Women, a new play written by Melissa Maney and starring Tony Award nominee Julia Lester at SoHo Playhouse through August 30.