By Matthew Blank
02 Nov 2009

Love Child, written and performed by Daniel Jenkins and Robert Stanton, opened its Off-Broadway commercial run Oct. 31 at New World Stages.

"It's opening night," according to Love Child production notes. "The cast is unruly, the crowd is restless, and the play is obscure, but Joel has a larger worry: his mother is in the front row. Real and theatrical worlds collide in this new comedy about the night a classic play spoke so loudly to its audience that they felt compelled to talk back. Daniel Jenkins and Robert Stanton take you on a wild ride when they portray everyone on stage, backstage and in the house, all coming together on one riotous night in the theatre."

Carl Forsman — who staged the New York City premiere last year at Primary Stages — again directs the work for the new run. Tracy Bersley choreographs.

Here is a look at the curtain call and reception held at the theatre:

View the Entire Photo Gallery Daniel Jenkins and Robert Stanton Photo by Aubrey Reuben

For tickets to Love Child at New World Stages, at 340 West 50th St., call (212) 239-6200. For more information, visit LoveChildThePlay.com.