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VENUE #14: The Cherry Lane Theatre

38 Commerce St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 989-2020
cherrylanetheatre.org
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A landmark in Greenwich Village’s cultural scene, this 80-year-old production house strives to create original American works. It is also New York’s longest-running Off-Broadway theater. It's almost assured that any production from here will be of quality and depth.
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The Living Theatre, and Theatre of the Absurd movements trace their lineage to this experimental stage.
Posted by Citysearch on January 11, 2007

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In recogntion of the theater's 80th anniversary, Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared April 3rd, 2005 "Cherry Lane Theatre Day."
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Volunteer ushers are compensated with a seat during the show.
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The Living Theatre, and Theatre of the Absurd movements trace their lineage to this experimental stage.

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In Short The theater has a distinctive charm in a hidden spot in the West Village. There is a rickety, worn air to this space, but it has a strong theatrical flavor. Established in 1924 by the poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, the Cherry Lane has been home to such long-running shows as Sam Sheperd's "True West" and Joe Orton's "Entertaining Mr. Sloane." The Cherry Lane Studio shares the... more
Posted by Contributor on April 13, 2009, (Edited December 05, 2006)

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I have always been a fan of Cherry Lane Theatre, the one off broadway space that has remained true to its groundbreaking heritage for over a hundred years. every year they showcase plays by new writers who have never been produced before and then go off to become the leading playwrights of the country. I look forward to seeing Housebreaking and Jailbait these next few weeks.

And I think they... more
Posted by anrscott on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 17, 2009)

A vital lab for the development of new American plays, on one of the most beautiful blocks in New York

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Cherry Lane is one of the most exciting places to be if you care about playwriting and the future of American Drama. It draws from it's heritage, the most groundbreaking, award-winning voices and has built an extraordinary community of bold new dramatists of today. It's an artist colony. The talent involved and the extremely-personable staff are first-rate. Where else in New York city can... more
Posted by snakewoman on April 13, 2009, (Edited November 09, 2006)

Off (and Off Off) Broadway at its FINEST

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The previous reviewer is an ignorant fool. If they knew anything about the workings of theatre, they would know that the producers of the show are at fault. The Cherry Lane Theatre is a fantastic space dedicated to the development of emerging playwrights. With two spaces (one OFF and one OFF OFF), they show a variety of works both mainstream and experimental in nature including remounts from... more
Posted by gilparkin on April 13, 2009, (Edited January 13, 2003)
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