New York City Center - Stage I Archives

16 May 2023

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway

Review: King James at New York City Center Stage I

New York City Center - Stage I ⋄ 2 May-18 June

By Cameron Kelsall

Rajiv Joseph dribbles a new play about the friendship between two straight men and their love of basketball. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

1 February 2022

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway

Review: Prayer for the French Republic at Manhattan Theatre Club

New York City Center - Stage I ⋄ January 13- February 27, 2022

By Juliet Hindell

Joshua Harmon’s new play is poignant and passionate, though perhaps more than making its point. Juliet Hindell reviews.

23 November 2021

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway

Review: Morning Sun at New York City Center – Stage I

New York City Center - Stage I ⋄ 12 October - 19 December

By Lane Williamson

Simon Stephens’ new play focuses on the ordinary life of one woman in Greenwich Village, but what makes the ordinary worth depicting on stage? Lane Williamson reviews.

4 March 2020

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway

Review: The Perplexed at Manhattan Theatre Club

New York City Center - Stage I ⋄ February 11-March 29

By Juan A. Ramirez

Juan Ramirez finds no joy in this “lifeless production” of Richard Greenberg’s new play, with a “dire lack of dramatic tension.”

28 October 2019

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway

Review: Bella Bella at Manhattan Theatre Club

New York City Center - Stage I ⋄ 1st October - 1st December 2019

By Joey Sims

Harvey Fierstein gives a warm portrayal of legendary political figure Bella Abzug, while challenging the audience to consider some uncomfortable political truths of today. Joey Sims reviews.