The Bottom Line
Overall Omnium Gatherum is thought provoking and touching, it communicates the wounded sensibility we feel in the aftermath of Sept. 11th, including sound effects.
Pros
- Thought Provoking
Cons
- Limited audience
Description
- Omnium Gatherum Location: Variety Arts Theatre at 110-112 Third Avenue
- Closest Subway to Omnium Gatherum: N/Q/R/W or 4/5/6 to Union Square; L to 3rd Ave
- Omnium Gatherum Ticketing Phone: 212-239-6200
- Omnium Gatherum Cross Street: 13th Street
- Omnium Gatherum Ticket Price: $66.25
- Omnium Gatherum is performed: Wed - Fri at 8PM; Sat at 7 and 10PM; Sun at 3 and 6PM
- Omnium Gatherum Running Time: 90 minutes; no intermission
- Omnium Gatherum Closing: December 31, 2003
- This drama is by Theresa Rebeck and Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros.
Guide Review - Omnium Gatherum: Theater Review
Omnium Gatherum by definition is "A miscellaneous collection of things or persons; a confused mixture; a medley". The actual show does not stray far from the definition. Located at the Variety Arts Theater in the East Village, this drama takes place just after September 11, 2001 and depicts a rather unusual dinner party (that possibly takes place in hell) where eight guests butt heads and argue racial and political issues. The characters include both intellectuals and average New Yorkers. They are turbulent and talkative and address sensitive issues such as life/death post 9/11. When an unexpected guest arrives at the conclusion of the main course, a suprising turn of events transpires.
Overall Omnium Gatherum is thought provoking and touching, it communicates the wounded sensibility we feel in the aftermath of Sept. 11th, including sound effects.
