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The Verdict Read What Critics Had to Say About John Patrick Shanley’s The Portuguese Kid, Starring Jason Alexander The comedy from the Pulitzer-winning playwright opened Off-Broadway October 24.

The world premiere of John Patrick Shanley’s The Portuguese Kid opened Off-Broadway October 24. The Manhattan Theatre Club production is led by Seinfeld star Jason Alexander and Tony nominee Sherie Renee Scott.

Read reviews for the new comedy below.

amNY (Matt Windman)

Deadline (Jermey Gerard)

Entertainment Weekly (Isabella Biedenharn)

Hollywood Reporter (David Rooney)

New York Magazine (Sara Holdren)

The New York Times (Jesse Green)

Newsday (Barbara Schuler)

Variety (Marilyn Stasio)

The Wrap (Robert Hofler)

Rounding out the company are Mary Testa, Pico Alexander, and Aimee Carrero.

The play follows a pair of two middle-aged people in Rhode Island, who have known each other since childhood but are currently mismatched with younger partners. The “will they won’t they” tale follows the two as they navigate real estate deals, underwhelming poetry, and his imposing mother.

Performances are scheduled to run at New York City Center Stage I through December 3 following a recently announced extension.

Take a Look at the Opening Night of The Portuguese Kid With Jason Alexander and Sherie Rene Scott

 
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