Name: Little Shop of Horrors
Start: 2019-09-17
Location: Westside Theatre

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A man kneels on a countertop, reaching toward a large, open-mouthed, plant-like creature on the floor in a stage setting with a floral shop backdrop.

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Person sitting at a desk with a red phone, wearing a black dress. Large plant with a toothy mouth in the background, surrounded by greenery. Dramatic lighting and stage setting.

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Performer in a flowing blue dress stands on stage with arms raised, holding fabric. The background is dimly lit with a floral arrangement.

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Man with glasses, wearing a vest and tie, holds two phone receivers with a smile. Green vines and window in the background.

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Four people are on an urban stage set. One person sits on a ledge, while three others sit on steps, engaged in conversation.

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A person kneels beside a table with a plant in a dimly lit room, with a "Daffodil" sign visible through the window.

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Two actors converse on a stage set resembling a vintage shop. One holds a large plant. The backdrop features a window with blue-hued cityscape imagery.

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Performers on stage in a floral shop set, one gesturing dramatically. Signs read "Roses," "Carnations," and "Daffodils.

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A man holding a drill stands over another man seated in a chair, both displaying expressions of heightened emotion. Behind them is a curtain with red stains.

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A woman in a white dress stands near a large, open-mouthed plant with vines, on stage in a theatrical setting.

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Two actors perform on stage in a scene with a large plant, an office setting, and a trash can. One actor is seated while the other stands, gesturing as if speaking.

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Milo Manheim stars as Seymour in [*Little Shop of Horrors*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24608-little-shop-of-horrors-tickets) off Broadway at the [Westside Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/westside-theatre) beginning February 25, 2025.

Manheim rose to fame by starring as Zed in Disney's three-film *Zombies* franchise. In 2018, when the first film came out, he also competed on season 27 of *Dancing With the Stars*, placing second. Subsequent screen credits include the ABC series *Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.* and *The Conners* and the Paramount+ series *School Spirits*.

Manheim made his New York theatre debut starring in *Generation Me* at the New York Musical Theatre Festival, where he was nominated for Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role. In 2024, he starred in Deaf West's production of the Green Day musical *American Idiot* in Los Angeles.

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The plant at the centre of <a href="/show/little-shop-of-horrors">Little Shop of Horrors</a> that feeds on human blood may have had its sights on world domination, but the musical that was based on the low-budget 1960 comedy sci-fi film of the same name has actually long achieved it, so it ultimately got what it wanted. And now the show has come full circle, 37 years on from its Off-Off-Broadway beginnings at the WPA Theatre (now no more) in May 1982, before moving to the larger Orpheum Theater on Second Avenue in the East Village that summer, where it ran for five years and became the highest-grossing show in Off-Broadway history until then, to find a new home at another Off-Broadway house just off Eighth Avenue in midtown Manhattan.In the intervening years, it has been turned into a feature film and played in the West End and on Broadway (the latter in a new production in 2003 that ran for less than a year at the Virginia Theatre, now the August Wilson), but its true home is a more modestly scaled place like the 270-seater <a href="/theatres/westside-theatre">Westside Theatre</a>, a former Baptist church built in 1889 that has been used as a theatre space since the mid-1970s.But while it is naturally a special pleasure and privilege to see the show at close quarters again, everything about this new version screams Broadway, from its above-the-title casting of multiple Tony Award nominees Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard and two-time Tony winner <a href="/actor-profile/christian-borle">Christian Borle</a>, to its creative staff, led by director Michael Mayer, Tony winner for his original production of Spring Awakening. And unfortunately not everyone alas is willing to let the show sing and speak for itself, but&nbsp;seeks to portray it on a larger canvas.The production often feels too large and indulgent on this small stage, starting with Julian Crouch's expansive set that consumes the theatre. This may be the priciest Skid Row ever brought to an Off-Broadway stage.The performances are at times similarly exaggerated. In trying to mine new colours for Audrey, the abused floral shop assistant who falls for her work colleague Seymour as he nurtures a new exotic plant that he names Audrey II after her, Tammy Blanchard channels her into a sultry Rita Heyworth-inspired character, with her songs slowed down into torch songs of despair. 'Somewhere that's Green' sounds less aspirational of a better life than a dread doubt of ever achieving it.Jonathan Groff seems similarly depressed and downtrodden as Seymour, while Christian Borle plays the dentist Orin and a range of other characters purely as bright, eager caricature.There are some compensating pleasures from the trio of street urchins Ronnette (Ari Groover), Crystal (Salome Smith) and Chiffon (Joy Woods), who are a kind of Greek chorus observing and commenting on the action in Alan Menken's wonderful pastiche score. It is here that the enduring pleasures of the show itself are most apparent.Nicholas Mahon's new puppet designs for the plant itself are impressive as it grows ever larger. But less, in this production, would be more amongst the human elements.(Photo by Emilio Madrid-Kuser)<div class="block block-block contextual-links-region " id="block-block-9"><div class="block-inner clearfix"><div class="block-title"><h2>WHAT THE OTHER CRITICS SAID</h2></div></div></div>"A certain carnivorous plant has been repotted in Hell's Kitchen, and I am delighted to report that it's thriving there. This hot showbiz shrub of yesteryear, which goes by the name of Audrey II, has found a new dance partner, a performer who can coax the&nbsp;tendril-stretching star quality&nbsp;out of a freakish botanical specimen. That would be Jonathan Groff,&nbsp;who is generating major nerd charisma in Michael Mayer's delicious revival of Little Shop of Horrors." Ben Brantley&nbsp;for <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/17/theater/little-shop-of-horrors-review-jonathan-groff-feeds-the-beast.html" target="_blank">New York Times</a>"Tight feels right, because the roots of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's terrific show are in small houses. Now the insanely catchy doo-wop musical occupies the 270-seat Westside Theatre, with a bare-bones set and not a projection in sight. Freed from dealing with the usual trappings of modern musicals, you can feel the actors let their vines down." Johnny Oleksinski&nbsp;for <a href="https://nypost.com/2019/10/17/little-shop-of-horrors-review-jonathan-groff-tammy-blanchard-get-real/" target="_blank">New York Post</a>"Michael Mayer's deeply satisfying revival at the Westside Theatre, with a set by Julian Crouch, has the right sense of scale for a musical that began Off Broadway and is most at home there. It's a little show, and the closer we get to it, the more it sucks us in." Adam Feldman for <a href="https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/little-shop-of-horrors-review-revival-jonathan-groff-tammy-blanchard-christian-borle" target="_blank">Time Out New York</a>"What's most immediately captivating about the limited-engagement production is that, deluxe casting aside, it eschews Broadway scale in favor of a return to the show's roots in an off-Broadway theater that seats just 270. That accounts for the production's sell-out business, two-month extension and cluster of hopeful ticket-buyers waiting on cancellation lines at every performance. While it's become something of a classic, this remains at heart a scrappy little pastiche musical whose charms thrive most vibrantly in an intimate house." David Rooney&nbsp;for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/little-shop-horrors-theater-review-1248089" target="_blank">Hollywood Reporter</a>"Directed at a quick clip by Michael Mayer,&nbsp;this Little Shop&nbsp;is played out on the small, tight stage of the Westside Theater with an ever-growing, masterfully manipulated plant (kudos to Eric Wright, Teddy Yudain, Kris Roberts, Chelsea Turbin). The close confines give this Little Shop&nbsp;the intimacy of home viewing." A.D. Amorosi&nbsp;for&nbsp;<a href="https://variety.com/2019/legit/reviews/little-shop-of-horrors-review-jonathan-groff-1203370043/" target="_blank">Variety</a>&nbsp;

Review of Little Shop of Horrors, starring Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard & Christian Borle, at Westside Theatre

Westside Theatre, located in the heart of New York City, is a true spectacle for all theatre enthusiasts. This performing arts venue is renowned for its unique and diverse range of productions, from Tony Award-winning plays to innovative off-Broadway performances. The theatre is divided into Upstairs and Downstairs theatres, which allows simultaneous performances. The upstairs theatre, located on the second floor, accommodates 270 people, while the downstairs theatre has a capacity of 249 seats. Outfitted with modern sound and lighting systems, it provides an intimate and immersive experience for audiences. Traditional architecture mixed with contemporary designs creates a unique ambiance that can only be found in this legendary theatre.

**How to get to Westside Theatre**: The theatre is situated at 407 W 43rd St. The nearest subway is at 42nd Street, which you can access through the A, C, or E trains. If you prefer to drive, several parking garages are located nearby. Due to its central location, Westside Theatre is also easily reachable by local buses, taxis, or rideshares.

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Westside Theatre in NYC hosts diverse performances in its two theatres. It's readily accessible via subway, bus, taxi or rideshare.

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Elizabeth Gillies stars as Audrey in [*Little Shop of Horrors*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24608-little-shop-of-horrors-tickets) off Broadway at the [Westside Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/westside-theatre) beginning February 25, 2025.

Gillies made her Broadway debut as Lucy in the musical *13* when she was 15. She then rose to fame for starring as Jade West on the Nickelodeon series *Victorious*. Her best-known screen credits since then include playing Fallon on The CW's reboot of *Dynasty* and Gigi Rock on FX's *Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll*.

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The Westside Theatre building was designed by architect Henry F. Kilburn as the Second German Baptist Church in 1890. Nearly a century later, the space housed a discotheque, Club Sanctuary, until it was finally converted into a theatre with two stages (upstairs and downstairs) in 1973.

The Chelsea Theatre Group presented the first production – David Storey’s *The Contractor* – in October 1973. The building was renamed the Chelsea Westside Theatre. Under the management of Raymond L. Gaspard, the theatre was rechristened the Westside Arts Theatre from 1981 until 1990.

After an extensive renovation by new management, the venue reopened in March 1991 as the Westside Theatre. The Upstairs Theatre has a capacity of 270 seats, while the Downstairs Theatre holds 249 seats.

## How to get to the Westside Theatre off Broadway

The Westside Theatre is closest to the 42nd St. - Port Authority subway stop on the A, C, and E lines. The closest bus stop is 9 Av./W 44 St. on the M11 line.

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The Westside Theatre, initially the Second German Baptist Church, housed a discotheque before becoming a two-stage theatre in 1973. It underwent several name changes and renovations.

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