The House of Blue Leaves
Ms. Falco gives a transfixing performance as a medicated madwoman longing to feel
Ben Brantley
Why see The House of Blue Leaves?
Ben Stiller plays Artie Shaughnessy, a zookeeper who dreams of being a songwriter, and Falco his schizophrenic wife named 'Bananas'.
He desperately wants to escape his lower middle-class existence and become a popular singer and songwriter, but his life is complicated by an ambitious mistress, a crazy wife and a bomb-making son.
On the day in 1965 that the Pope visits New York and masses of people line the streets in adulation, Artie thinks its time for his life to be blessed, too.
Dates
Previews from 4th April 2011
Opening night 25th April 2011
Ccloses 26th June 2011
Audience: The House of Blue Leaves is suitable for audiences aged 10 and older
Run time: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one intermission
SHOW SCHEDULE
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
| Matinee | - | - | 2 pm | - | - | 2 pm | - |
| Evening | 8 pm | 8 pm | 8 pm | 8 pm | 8 pm | 8 pm | - |
Awards
DRAMA DESK AWARDS 2011
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Edie Falco, The House of Blue Leaves
Reviews
Customer reviews
3 reviews, average rating: (3.5 Stars)
Sherry Perkins
Stiller Sizzles, Falco Fascinates & Leigh Lets Loose
My first Broadway experience, and it was so perfect and amazing! Seeing actors work live is an unbelievable experience. Stiller uses his vast emotional range (down-trodden, excited, awkward, comedic, dramatic) in unexpected ways. At times, JJL has more lines than BS. Her high-maintenance portrayal of Bunnie is dead on. Yet, the irony is although Bananas is psycho, she is the sanest one of this wacky bunch. Ronnie is believable. You can't help but feel sorry for him. With such a small cast, such a beautiful theater, excellent story, outstanding actors, great props, sounds, and costumes, THBL exceeded every expectation. Too bad it closed early! Everyone should see this play. The twist on the end is unexpected, and makes you think...So glad I was fortunate enough to see this. Ben Stiller never disappoints. I left the theater thrilled. What a way to spend a Sat. afternoon in NYC! Thank you to the cast, crew, and staff at the Walter Kerr Theater. I hope BS does more Broadway shows. ... Read more
Diane Z
Bizarre yet Beautiful
The yearn to feel by Edie Falco was felt by all...at one point
with Ben Stiller the two silenced the breath of each of us in
the audience...an unusual story line that will move you!
Small theatre, all seats are doable, no children, need to hear
the script..TICKETS offers half price for a second night show
in the big city! ... Read more
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