Bernzweig's Made in Heaven Arrives Off-Broadway

By Adam Hetrick
22 Oct 2009

Alex Anfanger and Kevin Thomas Collins
Alex Anfanger and Kevin Thomas Collins
Photo by Thom Kaine

Made in Heaven, the Jay Bernzweig comedy about conjoined twins who share almost everything, begins performances Off-Broadway at the Soho Playhouse Oct. 22.

Alex Anfanger (Moments) and Kevin T. Collins (Angels, "Taking Woodstock"), who appeared in the play last summer at the Midtown International Theatre Festival, repeat their performances as twins Max and Benjie.

Andrew Shaifer directs the four-person work that also features Maia Madison (House and Garden, "Weeds") and Steve Wilder ("Days of Our Lives,""Melrose Place"). Made in Heaven will officially open Nov. 2.

"In Made In Heaven," press notes state, "conjoined twins Max and Benjie share everything — a life, a career, even a penis. But when they plan to propose marriage to their mutual girlfriend, Benjie reveals a secret so big it threatens to tear the brothers apart. Family ties are put to the ultimate test in this irreverent comedy about love in all its various forms -- and the messy complications that invariably get in its way."

The production has scenic design by Lex Liang, costume design by Jeffrey Wallach and lighting design by Kia Rogers.

Barbara Ligeti, Andrew Shaifer and Victor Syrmis produce the Off-Broadway run which is currently booking through Jan. 3, 2010.

For tickets, phone (212) 691-1555 or visit SoHoPlayhouse. The SoHo Playhouse is located at 15 Vandam Street, between Sixth Avenue and Varick Street.