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Astor Place Theatre
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newyorker on 23/01/2010 20:44:00
 
About Astor Place Theatre
Bruce Mailman bought the building in 1965. On January 17 1968, the theatre
opened with Israel Horovitz’s The Indian Wants the Bronx starring newcomer Al
Pacino. Since then, it has gained a reputation for introducing works by aspiring
and often experimental playwrights, including Tom Eyen (Women Behind Bars, The
Dirtiest Show in Town) and John Ford Noonan (A Couple White Chicks Sitting
Around Talking). Established writers like Terrence McNally (Bad Habits), A.R.
Gurney (The Dining Room, The Perfect Party) and Larry Shue (The Foreigner) also
have premiered plays here. The musical revue, Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and
Living in Paris enjoyed a successful run in 1974.
Since 1991, the theatre has served as home to Blue Man Group.