Review: UNNECESSARY FARCE Updates the Formula at Saint Vincent Summer Theatre
by Greg Kerestan - Jun 28, 2024
The funny thing about farce as a genre is it seems to be perpetually stuck in the past; the constant misunderstandings, cross-dressing and door-slamming seem tied to a time before the internet, before cell phones... hell, maybe even before the Pill. It's a Ken Ludwig world that seems tied to the Ken Ludwig era, which is part of what made Saint Vincent's production of Paul Slade Smith's Unnecessary Farce so surprising: this show maintains the frantic craziness, slapstick, sex and silliness of farce, but brings it into the present by imbuing it with elements of the Coen Brothers' crime comedies.
The Secret Theatre Presents PARADE, 4/7-16
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 16, 2011
The Secret Theatre is announces its production of Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown's musical PARADE, directed by Taryn Turney. PARADE will play a 2-week limited engagement. Performances begin Thursday, April 7th and continue through Saturday, April 16th.
The Secret Theatre Presents PARADE, 4/7-16
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 7, 2011
The Secret Theatre is announces its production of Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown's musical PARADE, directed by Taryn Turney. PARADE will play a 2-week limited engagement. Performances begin Thursday, April 7th and continue through Saturday, April 16th.
The Secret Theatre Presents PARADE, 4/7-16
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 25, 2011
The Secret Theatre is announces its production of Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown's musical PARADE, directed by Taryn Turney. PARADE will play a 2-week limited engagement. Performances begin Thursday, April 7th and continue through Saturday, April 16th.
BUDDY BECKER'S BIG UNCUT FLICK Plays The NY Int'l Fringe Fest At The Players Theater 8/15-28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2009
Gracye Productions is pleased to announce the upcoming premiere of BUDDY BECKER'S BIG UNCUT FLICK, the company's fourth production with The New York International Fringe Festival. Performances of Todd Michael's comedy, which parodies 1940s film and 1960s television, will be directed by Walter J. Hoffman and will appear at The Players Theatre (115 Macdougal Street).
BUDDY BECKER'S BIG UNCUT FLICK Plays The NY Int'l Fringe Fest At The Players Theater 8/15-28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2009
Gracye Productions is pleased to announce the upcoming premiere of BUDDY BECKER'S BIG UNCUT FLICK, the company's fourth production with The New York International Fringe Festival. Performances of Todd Michael's comedy, which parodies 1940s film and 1960s television, will be directed by Walter J. Hoffman and will appear at The Players Theatre (115 Macdougal Street).
BUDDY BECKER'S BIG UNCUT FLICK Plays The NY Int'l Fringe Fest At The Players Theater 8/15-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2009
Gracye Productions is pleased to announce the upcoming premiere of BUDDY BECKER'S BIG UNCUT FLICK, the company's fourth production with The New York International Fringe Festival. Performances of Todd Michael's comedy, which parodies 1940s film and 1960s television, will be directed by Walter J. Hoffman and will appear at The Players Theatre (115 Macdougal Street).
Say Your Prayers, Mug!: Meta-Gangsters
by Duncan Pflaster - Oct 20, 2007
Todd Michael's play 'Say Your Prayers, Mug!' is an amusing romp through the clichés of 1930s gangster films, performed by an outstanding cast.