Barrow Street Theatre

The Effect was awesome. A nice change from a big touristy Broadway house.

Went to see «The Effect» for Mothers Day with my wife and youngest daughter. It’s small intimate theatre that holds about 100 people. The seating is regular padded chairs. I’m 6′ 3″ and often feel crowded at Broadway theaters. I didn’t feel quite as crowded in this theatre.
This was a interesting play about two people who sign up for a drug trial at a facility and fall in love while staying there. There is a also a side story about the relationship of the two doctors who had a relationship prior to these drug trials. Throw in some medical ethics issues and you have an interesting plot line.
The staging and props is pretty simplistic which doesn’t really detract from the play. The play lasted about two hours with a short intermission.

It’s a Broadway theater nestled into a teensy peninsular a stone’s throw from Jekel and Hyde and across from Big Gay Ice Cream Shop, which, in case you haven’t read my review of is neither considerably overtly Big OR Gay but it is a good name so whatever. They can have it.
I saw «The Flick» here and my brother literally like his brain exploded with joy and wonderment after the show. I thought that it was very good. The theater itself is old and not terribly impressive but that made it pretty perfect for the show we were seeing. The room itself had simple moveable chairs lined up and IT. WAS. FREEZING in there. I sat on the radiator for intermission and was wrapped in scarves and didn’t take off my jacket because I was very very very cold.
Location is good, parking isn’t very far away although they do not, as was suggested to us, have their own parking deck or lot. It’s not far though. So it’s cool.

I went here for an assignment by my theatre professor. We were to watch THE FLICK and review it in class… i had nothing negative to say!!! The acting was phenomenal! !!! Although the theatre itself is a bit small, staff is very friendly and willing to answer any question… i look forward to attending another show in the near future.

«The Flick» has just been extended through January 10 (fantastic)!

This one of my favorite little theater gems in NYC. The shows are always wonderful and the staff super nice and helpful too!
Whoever chooses their shows knows what they’re doing. I’ve seen everything from long-​form improv («TJ & Dave,» who are amazing) to dramatic theater («Tribes,» which even my jaded friend had to admit was touching & really well done) to kid-​oriented puppetry («Swamp Juice,» which was adorable) here — and I would recommend it all.
Since it’s a small space, you’re always close to the performers, which I love. I’ve introduced a few friends to this place and will definitely keep coming back!

I feel like I’ve done BST a disservice by not updating my review for 2 and a half years. In the time since, they’re changed the seating arrangements, and I’ve seen over half a dozen shows here. There’s a stage and a more traditional seating arrangement now. I’ve also sat in the mezzanine a bunch, and it’s a great vantage point (not to mention quick access to the bathroom!)
But what I’d like to especially point out is the quality of shows I’ve seen here. I’ve seen TJ & Dave a handful of times, and it’s almost always hilarious (Barrow St Theatre exclusively hosts them when they’re in NY). If you like long-​form improv (or have never watched it live), you need to see TJ&D. Watching their creative wheels spin live is a thing to behold. There’s a Radiolab podcast episode about the show that explains a lot of what goes behind each performance (each one is completely different. Trust them, it’s all made up!).
I’ve also seen Daniel Kitson perform standup here, and that was one of the most unique «sets» ever. It was more like non-​stop storytelling with hilarious tangents, but he quickly became one of my favorite comedians that night.
Last but not least, they’re currently showing Every Brilliant Thing, which is almost beyond words. There’s audience participation; it’s funny, but at the same time melancholy, given the subject matter (the story largely revolves around suicide). Like TJ & Dave, every show is at least a little different based on the audience (hard to explain without giving the details away). I honestly cannot recommend it enough. It’s a beautiful and uplifting story that sticks with you.
Oh yeah, they also have some pretty good beers available downstairs that you can bring into the theatre with you!

Nice venue in the middle of the village. Went in for the midnight express and had a fantastic time! The staff was welcoming, the premises clean and the seating updated. It was a comfortable performance and an overall amazing show!

A perfect day in the West Village… Buyers and Cellars was wonderful… up close and personal… it’s a great little place…

Such a lovely little theater that makes every seat a great seat. We were able to see Buyers and Cellars here and we really enjoyed it.
The production was actually surprising as the stage never changed but the three props on it were used all around and the production really made sure to cover the changes in the story in a creative way.
The main (and only) actor really carries the story out in a way that was entertaining and engaging. You learn to love each of the characters he portrays and just wish to be his best friend at the end of it!
Amazing actor, great place, play was amazing. no intermission because … The man is full of energy! No need for intermission!
This is good for a second or third date before dinner! :)

Never been disappointed at the Barrow, intimate with no frills, but who cares the performances are excellent. Just saw Buyer and Cellar, doubled over for 100+ minutes!

Friendly box office staff. Tiny theatre in one of my favorite parts of NYC. Seats are not very comfortable.

Saw TJ and Dave last night. The show was at 10. We were told they would let people in at 930. Got there at 930 and the line was already half way up the block. We were let in at 940 to wait in the line in the lobby. However, there was no management control over the line and people just started jumping the line and pushing through and the line completely dissolved when they started to let people in theater at 950. Just not ok when you’ve waited for 25 minutes to not get a seat you anticipated. Also the theater was cold. Wore my jacket through the whole show.
TJ and Dave were amazing though! This is more of a review of the actual theater/​managements

Michael Uribe is SO funny I almost peed my pants!!! No, really.
They do offer beer and wine that can be taken inside the small theatre. No bad seats, just no intermission and no way to «sneak» out until the end. With all that beer and wine that could be a problem.

A beautiful venue to catch an authentic off broadway play. They typically book really excellent shows.

Tucked away on the tiny Barrow Street, it is a quaint black box theater for off (off?) Broadway plays. I doubt there is a bad seat in the house, you feel like you are a part of this play, very intimate. (Hey did I just get spit on?) because there are only a few rows.
The place may be an old school, transformed into a performance arts space. Expect a no frills bathroom (but toilet seat covers included!) but, there are $ 1 waters.
Saw a play called Tribes… it felt…‘intense.‘
It is comfortable enough to revisit if I heard of another good play here.

The show we saw was enjoyable, however, this review is about the space.
I loved the black box, intimate theater. The set was a living room, and for that, the seating arrangement was perfect.
However, it was freezing. Not just a bit cold. Very Very cold, on a beautiful night in September. The lady next to me offered her sweater (since she had on her jacket).
I mentioned it to them a couple times, and their response was it would get warmer however the temperature didn’t really improve. I made the best of things with a little cuddling.

The theatre is a three at best, but No Child, all played by Ms. Sun is a definitive five. She resembles a young, slim, androgynous Whoopie, and what a delight to watch!
Although the play was a bit long for a one man show, she was so amazing.
I am sooo glad that I went. And to think the «helpful» ticket guy tried to talk me out of it!
I enjoyed it almost as much as any broadway show. She really nailed every student, teacher, and of course the custodial staff.
What a brilliant star in this dim yet quaint theatre!

Saw TJ & Dave here. It was a great show, and the venue was perfect for it. Sort of run down, but nice enough, and the seating was really good no matter where you might land.
The «bar» was a stool with what they were selling and a lady who was also checking coats.
The staff was a little snotty, but eh. It’s Manhattan.
I would definitely go to this place again.

This is a very intimate theatre space (with cheap chairs that are comfortable enough). You can see everyone’s faces in the theatre, because there is seating on all three sides surrounding the stage. Any seat in the house is a good seat, but of course the section directly facing the stage is great. (For Our Town, they have two rows of folding chairs in the acting area). The actors aren’t confined to one area for this show. The will be moving around you and you really feel part of the town.
Everyone should come and see the production of Our Town, currently playing there (just read every critics review!). What a powerful production this is. It’s the first time I’ve seen any production of this classic play, so I went in knowing nothing about it really. We read it in High School, but I didn’t ACTUALLY read it…
But don’t worry this isn’t one of those shows where they ask for audience participation (except literally one part for 30 seconds and it’s easy)
TIP: Bring the one you love, make a visit on date night. It is, strangely enough, a very romantic play with a great message for couples in love that isn’t cheesey! It was so good.