It’s 1890-ish, and two immigrants aboard a ship headed to Ellis Island are about to have beef. Major beef. They just don’t know it yet.
That’s the conflict that ignites CORNED BEEF (AND OTHER ARGUMENTS), a duo comedy that’s best summed up as “The Odd Couple” meets Mel Brooks meets “Fiddler on the Roof,” opening April 23 at Theater for the New City.
The 19th-century romp follows a Jewish immigrant and Irishman on their quest for the American Dream. But chaos erupts when they discover that they’re both sailing to New York City with the same mission: To bring corned beef to the New World. Their incessant quarreling and quick banter explores unlikely friendship, belonging, and generational anxiety through biting satirical wit, Katz’s Deli sandwich-sized laughs, plus a few surprisingly tender moments thrown in for good measure.
Performances will run April 23-May 10 at Theater For the New City, located at 155 1st Ave, New York, with shows Thursday through Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 3 PM.
TIX $20 ($15 FOR SENIORS AND STUDENTS)
sponsored post
