Babe 2024
Opened: November 20, 2024Closing: December 22, 2024
Babe - 2024 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
The Pershing Square Signature Center [The Alice Griffin Jewelbox Theatre]
480 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036
From grunge to femme punk hits, Abby (Marisa Tomei) and Gus have produced it all. Their work marriage is legendary and Gus has the platinum records to prove it. But when Katherine, a fresh A&R hire, calls Abby out on the compromises she’s made in her work union, Abby must face the music and fight to survive.
Babe - 2024 - Off-Broadway Cast
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Babe: #MeToo in the Music Biz
4 / 10
Director Scott Elliott fails to make the proceedings fully coherent, and such stylistic devices as having actors silently remain onstage even when their characters are not in the scene simply feel pretentious. The performers struggle with their underwritten roles; Howard, playing Gus with suitable bluster, feels miscast, the actor’s natural likability at odds with his character’s piggishness. Tomei fares the best, conveying her character’s emotional and physical travails with intensity and humor. But it’s not enough to prevent Babe from feeling schematic in its #MeToo movement themes.
Babe
4 / 10
Directed by Scott Elliott, the production takes some time to catch fire. Arliss and McGraw plumb the depths of their characters as the play progresses and, particularly in Arliss's performance, infuse the portrayals with empathy. Initially, however, they are presented as broad comic types. The set-up, recalling David Mamet's Oleanna, limits Tomei's character to responding to the situation, her emotions expressed through stilted and awkward physical gestures. Additionally, Goldberg's depiction of an unlikely flirtation between the women feels contrived, and its only purpose seems to be for highlighting Abigail's troubled history. The backstory does, however, provide opportunities for a handful of effective grunge and punk songs by the indie rock band BETTY. (Jessica Paz's sound design contributes to the periodic rock-concert ambiance.)
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Photos: BABE Opens Off Broadway Starring Marisa Tomei and More
by A.A. Cristi - November 21, 2024
by A.A. Cristi - November 21, 2024
See photos from the Opening Celebration for The New Group production of Jessica Goldberg's 'Babe,' launching the Company's 30th Anniversary Season.
Review Roundup: BABE Starring Marisa Tomei Opens At The Pershing Square Signature Center
by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2024
by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2024
The New Group production Babe is officially open at The Pershing Square Signature Center. The production of the play from Jessica Goldberg, features Arliss Howard, Gracie McGraw and Marisa Tomei, in a production directed by Scott Elliott and featuring original music by BETTY. Read the reviews below.
BETTY Will Take Part in Talkback and Performance at BABE at The Pershing Square Signature Center
by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2024
by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2024
The New Group production Babe will welcome the band BETTY for a special post-show talkback and LIVE MUSIC concert following the 7:00PM performance on Tuesday, December 3.
Photos: The New Groups' BABE Begins Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - October 4, 2024
by Stephi Wild - October 4, 2024
Rehearsals are underway for Jessica Goldberg’s Babe, with Marisa Tomei, Arliss Howard and Gracie McGraw. Directed by Scott Elliott and featuring original music by BETTY, Babe begins performances October 29 in advance of Official Opening Night on Wednesday, November 20. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Arliss Howard & Gracie McGraw Join Marisa Tomei in BABE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 12, 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 12, 2024
The New Group has revealed the complete cast for Jessica Goldberg’s Babe including Arliss Howard, Gracie McGraw and Marisa Tomei. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
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