Barbecue 2015

Run Time:
Two hours with one intermission
Opened: October 8, 2015
Closing: November 01, 2015

Barbecue - 2015 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Public Theater [Newman Theater]
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003

The O'Mallerys have gathered in their local park to share some barbecue and straight talk with their sister Barbara, whose spiral of drugs and recklessness has forced her siblings to stage an open-air intervention. But the event becomes raucous and unpredictable as familial stereotypes collide with hard realities, and racial politics slam up against the stories we tell—and maybe even believe—about who we were and who we've become.

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Photo Coverage: Inside BARBECUE's Opening Night at the Public Theater
by Jennifer Broski - October 9, 2015


The Public Theater presents the world premiere of Barbecue, written by Obie Award winner Robert O'Hara. Directed by Kent Gash,Barbecue began previews on September 22 and runs through Sunday, November 1, with an official press opening tonight, October 8. BroadwayWorld brings you shots from opening night below!

BWW Review: Robert O'Hara's BARBECUE Hilarious, Surprising and Insightful Satire
by Michael Dale - October 9, 2015


So surprising that the ushers don't even give you Playbills until intermission because some of the most basic production information contains spoilers.

Robert O'Hara's BARBECUE Opens Tonight at The Public
by BWW News Desk - October 8, 2015


The Public Theater presents the world premiere of BARBECUE, written by Obie Award winner Robert O'Hara. Directed by Kent Gash, BARBECUE began previews on September 22 and runs through Sunday, November 1, with an official press opening tonight, October 8.

Photo Flash: First Look at Becky Ann Baker, Constance Shulman & More in BARBECUE at The Public
by Tyler Peterson - September 24, 2015


Written by Robert O'Hara and directed by Kent Gash, BARBECUE is running at The Public through Sunday, November 1, with an official press opening on Thursday, October 8. Check out a first look below!

Public Theater's BARBECUE Wants Your Best (Or Worst) Family Story
by Michael Dale - September 17, 2015


Tweet your story and win a pair of tickets for BARBECUE.

Public Theater's BARBECUE Invites Social Media Insiders To September 23rd Performance
by Michael Dale - September 15, 2015


A chance for fans who are passionate about theatre and social media to attend a special performance of the world premiere production of Robert O'Hara's BARBECUE.

Barbecue FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Barbecue have there been?
Barbecue has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2015 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2020.

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