Michael Weller's Drama Side Effects, Starring Joely Richardson and Cotter Smith
Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher St. New York, NY 10001)
- Full Price:
- $59.00
- Our Price:
- $29.50*
* Additional fees apply.
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The last date listed for Side Effects was Saturday June 18, 2011 / 8:00pm.
Currently at Lucille Lortel Theatre:
Jenna Fischer in Reasons to Be Happy, Neil LaBute's Follow-Up
- Full Price:
- $79.00
- Our Price:
- $39.50
From the creator of the Tony-nominated reasons to be pretty comes its new off-Broadway companion piece, Reasons to Be Happy at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The world-premiere production by Neil LaBute stars The Office's Jenna Fischer alongside Leslie Bibb (Iron Man, Talladega Nights), Josh Hamilton and Fred Weller. Three years after a contentious breakup, Steph (Fischer) and Greg (Hamilton) are now wondering if they should try again -- the only problem is that she's now married to someone else and he's just started dating her best friend, single mother Carly (Bibb), who has a jealous ex-husband, Kent (Weller). LaBute's newest work is a funny, surprising and poignant reflection on the sacrifices we're willing to make in the pursuit of happiness. Learn More
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L'Artusi is really close by and 5 stars.
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Plenty of restaurants of every ethnic persuasion in and around the theatre.
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Free street parking if you can find a spot.
4 Goldstar Member Reviews
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Written on Jun 15 2011The play was excellent! The actors were phenonimal! The set was well designed. The lighting was very well used to define the time of day and could be considered the third character. The writing made sense and was believable. I would definitely see another play by the writer.
Lou
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Written on Jun 13 2011A tour-de-force for the 2 protagonists. Over 90 minutes of non-stop dialogue so be prepared to pay attention all the time.
Goldstar Member
Written on Jun 11 2011Joely Richardson should get an Emmy for this performance. She was witty, wild, and wonderful. The play was pithy and the characters reminded me of actual people I know. My only hesitation was Cotter Smith's husband "Hugh". He was wooden (obviously intended) to the point where I had no empathy for the man.
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Written on Jun 08 2011Amusing, in a voyeuristic way, to see a marriage going off the rails, especially when the wife is so prescient and articulate and the husband not lovable. Wonderful twists throughout. Script is totally marvelous and the acting first rate.
More Information About Side Effects
Quotes & Highlights
- Watch a video of Side Effects playwright, Michael Weller, discussing the play's origins.
Description
MCC Theater’s 2008 hit Fifty Words culminated in one desperate phone call. Side Effects is the story of what happened on the other end of the line.
Hugh and Lindy’s marriage seems picture-perfect, a beacon in their microcosmic Midwestern world of dinner parties and fundraisers. But, behind closed doors—doors they can barely keep shut—they’re falling apart, and Hugh’s rising political star is suddenly imperiled.
About the Ticket Supplier: MCC Theater
Guided by the artistic vision of Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey and William Cantler, MCC Theater brings together exceptional theater artists to produce works that force us to reexamine the world we live in through the unique perspectives of extraordinary writers. MCC Theater is dedicated to discovering and developing challenging, engrossing theater to present on their main stage, while simultaneously nurturing the development of emerging young voices through their literary and education programs. MCC Theater draws from among the finest actors and actresses in the world, casting them in roles that challenge performers and audiences alike. By providing a safe environment to explore compelling stories, MCC encourages artists to take risks -- continually stretching their boundaries and working beyond expectations.