The Off-Broadway premiere of Jacqueline Novak: Get On Your Knees, a new comedy written by and starring Jacqueline Novak, opened at the Cherry Lane Theatre July 22. In the 75-minute routine, directed by fellow comedian John Early, Novak weaves a story of sexual coming-of-age with philosophy, her love of literature, and meditations on the femininity of the penis.
Jacqueline Novak: Get On Your Knees is presented by Russian Doll and Orange Is the New Black star Natasha Lyonne, with Mike Birbiglia attached as executive producer.
The limited run is scheduled through August 18. Read reviews below (check back for updates).
The Hollywood Reporter (Frank Scheck)
The New York Times (Alexis Soloski)
The New Yorker (Alexandra Schwartz)
Theater News Online (Jeremy Gerard)
Time Out New York (Helen Shaw)
Mike Lavoie and Carlee Briglia are producers. Visit Getonyourkneesshow.com for tickets and more information.
