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When a nerdy flower shop worker finds a mysterious talking plant, it completely changes his life — but at a bloody cost. Go down to Skid Row for the latest revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's horror comedy blossoming off Broadway.

Ages 5+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

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Go home to Skid Row! *Little Shop of Horrors* has taken root at the Westside Theatre for its latest acclaimed Off-Broadway run. Tony Award nominees Ethan Slater (*SpongeBob SquarePants, Wicked*) and Hannah Cruz (*Chess*) are currently blossoming as the leads of the hit musical.

Based on a 1960 black comedy film, the *Little Shop of Horrors* musical centers on a hapless flower shop worker, Seymour, and his new exotic plant that happens to feed on blood. The mere presence of the plant in the window quickly brings traffic to the small shop, and the owner, Mushnik, promotes Seymour because of it. Seymour even finally catches the interest of Audrey, his coworker who's been stuck in a relationship with a sadistic dentist, Orin. All, it seems, because of the plant. Surely this Venus flytrap-esque thing will stay in its pot and not cause trouble as long as Seymour pricks his finger every now and then, right?

Soon the plant grows out of hand and grows insatiable, and Seymour's tasked with committing some heinous acts to satisfy its bloodthirst. Though he's horrified at the thought, he's not ready to give up the fame and love that Audrey II, which he's dubbed the plant, has given him.

*Little Shop of Horrors* is a rare musical, in that its Off-Broadway productions are perhaps more famous than its Broadway run, so it's no wonder that the show has blossomed at its latest Off-Broadway home since 2019. The world premiere of *Little Shop of Horrors* off-Broadway was in 1982, and librettist/lyricist Howard Ashman even declined to transfer the production to Broadway. The musical eventually made it there in 2003, receiving various awards nominations, but *Little Shop of Horrors* has remained most famous as an Off-Broadway staple, and a favorite of community theatres and schools. The musical also received its own film adaptation in 1986, which has become a cult classic.

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## What to watch for

- It takes three actors to bring Audrey II to life: One provides the booming voice of Audrey II, and two act as puppeteers behind the scenes. Just like the actors the audience sees, even the puppeteers have understudies, too.
- Four different Audrey II puppets are used in the show as the plant gets progressively bigger. The smallest can fit on a table, and the largest takes up most of the Westside Theatre's stage!
- In the show's official script, Audrey II's character is described as "an anthropomorphic cross between a Venus flytrap and an avocado." Talk about something that's green! 
- A "skid row" is a term for any impoverished neighborhood and gives *Little Shop of Horrors*'s Skid Row its name. There is a neighborhood unofficially called Skid Row in Los Angeles, where the original 1960 film is set.
- The musical had its first Off-Broadway run at the Orpheum Theatre from 1982-1987. At the time of closing, it was the third-longest-running Off-Broadway show in history. It's been beat out by plenty of shows since then — including *Stomp*, which has enjoyed nearly 30 years at the Orpheum so far — but remains an iconic show in Off-Broadway history.

## Important information

Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre. 
No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. 
All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. 
The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.

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A blossoming Off-Broadway revival of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's cult favorite *Little Shop of Horrors*, boasting a regularly star-studded cast, has been bringing audiences to Skid Row since fall 2019. See Tony Award nominees Ethan Slater (*SpongeBob SquarePants, Wicked*) and Hannah Cruz (*Chess*) as the latest Seymour and Audrey — get *Little Shop of Horrors* tickets now.

The *Little Shop of Horrors* musical is a campy horror comedy centered on a florist named Seymour. He's sweet, yet clumsy and awkward, and he has a massive crush on his beautiful coworker, Audrey, who's already in a relationship with a sadistic dentist, Orin. His life turns around, though, when he comes upon an unusual plant that he brings into the shop. Suddenly, business is booming. The flower shop owner, Mushnik, warms up to Seymour and becomes the father figure he never had. Even Audrey starts to show interest in him.

But there's a catch. This unusual plant is unusually thirsty — and not for water. It's a flesh-and-blood-eating specimen — sweetly dubbed Audrey II — that soon becomes unsatisfied with Seymour pricking his finger every so often to feed it, and it comes alive to demand more substantial fare. If Seymour's up to the task of getting him some fresh human meat, the plant promises to make all of Seymour's dreams of fame, love, and fortune come true.

*Little Shop of Horrors* is based on a low-budget black comedy film, *The Little Shop of Horrors*, which debuted in 1960. It would become a musical more than 20 years later, with the premiere of *Little Shop of Horrors* off Broadway in 1982. The show played the Orpheum Theatre (currently home to [*Stomp*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15-stomp-tickets)) through 1987 and was the third-longest-running Off-Broadway show ever at the time. The musical would later transfer to Broadway in 2003, though Ashman initially refused, wanting to preserve the intimate nature of the show. He seems to have been onto something, as the Broadway production ran for just under a year and earned a single Tony nomination. The musical has remained most popular, though, as an Off-Broadway hit, thriving in smaller venues like its current home, the 270-seat Westside Theatre, as well as regional, community, and school theatres.

The 2019 *Little Shop of Horrors* revival has seen a string of celebrity actors as Seymour, beginning with Jonathan Groff. He's been followed by Gideon Glick, Jeremy Jordan, Conrad Ricamora, Skylar Astin, and Rob McClure. Tammy Blanchard and [Christian Borle](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/christian-borle) also starred in the original cast of the revival as Audrey and Orin, respectively.

## Who wrote *Little Shop of Horrors*?

The *Little Shop of Horrors* musical is by bookwriter/lyricist Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken. As the show takes place in the 1960s, Menken's score incorporates rock and roll, Motown, and doo-wop styles alongside traditional musical theatre.

Ashman and Menken are best known for their work on Disney musicals including *Beauty and the Beast* and *The Little Mermaid*.

## Is *Little Shop of Horrors* on Broadway?

*Little Shop of Horrors* is off Broadway at the Westside Theatre. The venue is a short distance from many Broadway theatres, but has fewer seats than a Broadway house.

## How long is the *Little Shop of Horrors* musical?

*Little Shop of Horrors* runs 2 hours and 15 minutes, including an intermission.

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When a mild-mannered florist finds a talking, blood-drinking flower, he sees a path to success and romance. This campy horror comedy is a cult classic in person and on the silver screen, and this production won multiple Best Musical Revival awards. Get tickets to this quirky, bloody show blossoming off Broadway.

Ethan Slater 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/venues/westside-theatre).

Slater is best known for starring as Boq in the two-part *Wicked* movie musical and for his Tony Award-nominated, Broadway-debut performance as SpongeBob SquarePants in the musical of the same name. He also won the Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and Theatre World Award for his performance in 2018.

Later, he appeared on screen in shows including *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* and *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*. He returned to the stage in *Spamalot* on Broadway, a presentation of *Camelot* at Lincoln Center, in the world-premiere production of *Good Night, Oscar* in Chicago, and as Lee Harvey Oswald in an Off-Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's *Assassins*. The role earned him a Lucille Lortel Award nomination.

Also a writer, Slater co-wrote and starred as Marcel Marceau in the play [*Marcel on the Train*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/44544-marcel-on-the-train) off Broadway in 2026.

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Hannah Cruz stars as Audrey in [*Little Shop of Horrors*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24608-little-shop-of-horrors) off Broadway at [Westside Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/westside-theatre) starting October 27, 2026.

Hannah Cruz earned her first Tony Award nomination in 2026 for starring as Svetlana in the first revival of [*Chess*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/44447-chess) on Broadway.

Cruz made her Broadway debut as Inez Milholland in *Suffs* in 2024 after starring in a different role, Ruza Wenclawska, for the musical's Off-Broadway world premiere in 2022. Additional Off-Broadway credits include the dance musical *Only Gold* and Jason Robert Brown's Outer Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel, and Drama Desk Award-nominated musical *The Connector*.

Cruz has also performed in the national tours of [*Hamilton*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/384-hamilton-tickets) (IRNE Award for Best Actress), *Legally Blonde*, and *Bullets Over Broadway*, and she will star as Gussie in Richard Linklater's upcoming *Merrily We Roll Along* film opposite [Paul Mescal](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/paul-mescal), [Ben Platt](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/ben-platt), and [Beanie Feldstein](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/beanie-feldstein).

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Claybourne Elder stars as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S. 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/venues/westside-theatre).

Elder is known for his performances in Stephen Sondheim works, like *Company* and *Sunday in the Park with George*, and other Broadway shows like *Torch Song* and *Bonnie and Clyde.* He's also known to TV audiences for his role on *The Gilded Age* as John Adams.

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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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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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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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*Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been* is a timely and relevant revival of Eric Bentley's pulse-pounding docudrama, which dives into the intense world of the 1940s House Committee on Un-American Activities hearings. The play features the transcripts from on-trial artists, including Arthur Miller, Jerome Robbins, Paul Robeson, Elia Kazan, Lillian Hellman, Abe Burrows, and Lionel Stander. During a conservative political era for media and entertainment, those artists and public figures were on trial as they faced an impossible decision: defend their integrity, protect their careers, or betray their peers. 

Facing a powerful committee, the questions these artists endured speak volumes today about free speech, expression, and art making. A chilling climate of intimidation and moral conflict resonates far beyond this period nearly a century ago. Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, *Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been* is a unique theatrical event that will be hard to shake thanks to brilliant performances and transcripts.

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- In 1998, writer Eric Bentley was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame.
- Anna D. Shapiro won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for *August: Osage County*.
- The Wall Street Journal called the play a work of "marvelous theatre and telling history."
- The House Un-American Activities Committee is often tied to conservative McCarthyism ideologies.

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