The Civilians: Whisper House

THEATER
THURSDAY – SUNDAY, MARCH 12 – 15, 2020 (continuing through APRIL 19)
7:00 PM THURSDAY - SATURDAY
2:00 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY

59E59
59 East 59th Street, Upper East Side, Manhattan

$35-$55
https://www.59e59.org/shows/show-detail/whisper-house/

You don't expect a ghost story from The Civilians, whose often documentary theater pieces usually have some sociopolitical point.  But here it is (and who knows what the point will be?).  So the question becomes whether your (by which I mean my) admiration of the previous work of the company overrides your (by which I mean my) dislike of Duncan Sheik (did I mention this was a musical)?

MAKE A NIGHT OF IT:  First thing to note is that 59E59 has what might be the best theater bar in New York (specializing in scotch cocktails, so you know).   Beyond that, the turkey club and the rice pudding at The Viand really are special.