Women Behind Bars NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (34)
See it if You if you like great directing, great and superb lighting. An old fantastic story. Love the the 13th st theater. Hohman's lighting was
Don't see it if Excellent. You dont have a sense of humor.
See it if If you like old '50s Women in Prison movies/plays/TV shows. This is High Camp.
Don't see it if If you are adverse to bad language and acts. Read more
See it if You like raw, edgy drama about prison with a talented cast Based on the movie caged Great directing. Lots of hilarity among caged woman
Don't see it if Uncomfortable with profanity & sexual acts
See it if you like plays that fluctuate between drama and comedy (some a bit raunchy); great acting; creative writing. Must see -- loved it.
Don't see it if You like pure drama or comedy; plays with few characters; raunchy humor.
See it if Fun revival of raunchy 70s Cult Classic takeoff on B prison movies. A piece of theater history. Great cast brings it to life! Lotsa laughs!
Don't see it if you don't like absurdist humor and graphic sex scenes. Tom Eyen's script is a little dated but still iconoclastic.
See it if Fun, campy show featuring a large cast - all of whom shine. Amy Stiller is a comedic genius. Lots of silliness and laugh out loud moments.
Don't see it if You're uncomfortable with some fairly graphic sex.Not into funky small theaters - this historic landmark is one to support.Adds to the exper
See it if You were a Divine fan! Fun evening of absurdity.
Don't see it if You’re looking for a straight evening of entertainment.
See it if If you enjoy satires about real life stories. Great direction & acting, go see it! You will laugh + get totally engaged as the story unfolds
Don't see it if If you are homophobic or expect a serious play about women in prison.
Critic Reviews (1)
"It’s been hilariously revived at the historic 13th Street Repertory Theatre in a punchy production lovingly directed by Joe John Battista...Extravagantly playing up these stock characters’ exaggerated traits, the cast is exuberantly in overdrive, yet Mr. Battista steers them to a sense of reality. Though appropriately broad, each characterization has truthful depth...This jubilant incarnation is pleasurable on many levels, demonstrating that its fondly recalled cult reputation is justified."
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