Off-Broadway Reviews

'No Singing in the Navy' Off-Broadway review — when the captain's away, the sailors will play

Read our review of No Singing in the Navy off Broadway, a new musical written by Milo Cramer and directed by Aysan Celik at Playwrights Horizons through April 19.

'Public Charge' Off-Broadway review — how far can faith in government go?

Read our review of Public Charge on Broadway, a new drama written by former U.S. Ambassador Julissa Reynoso and Michael J. Chepiga, and inspired by true events.

'Heartbreak Hotel' Off-Broadway review — heartbreak feels good at a show like this

Read our review of Heartbreak Hotel off Broadway, created by New Zealand theatre duo EBKM (Eleanor Bishop and Karin McCracken) and making its U.S. debut.

'Jesa' Off-Broadway review — a compelling family drama that's both familiar and original

Read our review of Jesa off Broadway, written by Jeena Yi and directed by Mei Ann Tao at The Public Theater in a co-production with Ma-Yi Theater Company.

'Tru' Off-Broadway review — Jesse Tyler Ferguson transforms into Truman Capote

Read our review of Tru off Broadway, starring Emmy Award winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Charlotte d'Amboise, at the House of the Redeemer through May 3.

'My Joy Is Heavy' Off-Broadway review — The Bengsons explore grief through song

Read our review of My Joy Is Heavy off Broadway, an autobiographical musical written and performed by married folk duo The Bengsons at New York Theatre Workshop.

'Trash' Off-Broadway review — a high-energy roommate comedy told through American Sign Language

Read our review of Trash off Broadway, a show written by and starring Deaf actors James Caverly and Andrew Morrill, who perform mainly in American Sign Language.

'Bughouse' Off-Broadway review — enter the mysterious world of artist Henry Darger

Read our review of Bughouse off Broadway, a play about artist Henry Darger, adapted from his writings by Beth Henley and conceived and directed by Martha Clarke.

'Antigone (This Play I Read in High School)' Off-Broadway review — a Greek tragedy revision for the post-Roe era

Read our review of Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) off Broadway, Anna Ziegler's adaptation of Sophocles's play that blends ancient and modern settings.

'Cold War Choir Practice' Off-Broadway review — play with music shines brighter than an atomic blast

Read our review of Cold War Choir Practice off Broadway, a new play at MCC Theater that won writer Ro Reddick the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize in February.