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Centered on the Pope's 1965 visit to New York City, The House of Blue Leaves follows Artie Shaughnessy, a zoo-keeper who dreams of being a big-time songwriter, whose middle-class Queens existence is filled with colorful characters including his schizophrenic stay-at-home wife Bananas, his vivacious mistress Bunny and an AWOL son with dreams of his own.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jun. 25, 2011.

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About The House of Blue Leaves

What Is the Story of The House of Blue Leaves?
Set in Sunnyside, Queens, on the day Pope Paul VI visited New York in 1965, The House of Blue Leaves centers on zookeeper and would-be songwriter Artie Shaughnessy. Desperate to escape life with his schizophrenic wife, Bananas, Artie is having an affair with his flamboyant neighbor, Bunny Flingus. The ambitious Bunny hatches a plan to commit Bananas and move to Hollywood so that Artie can collaborate with his childhood friend Billy Einhorn, who grew up to be a famous film director. Also on the scene are Artie and Bananas’ troubled son, a deaf movie actress and a trio of excitable nuns. By the end of this historic day, whose dreams will come true?

The House of Blue Leaves Sets June 25 Closing Date
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The House of Blue Leaves Sets June 25 Closing Date
Christopher Abbott on His Breakout Broadway Role in The House of Blue Leaves
Fresh Face
Christopher Abbott on His Breakout Broadway Role in The House of Blue Leaves
Tony Nominee Chat: Blue Leaves Star Edie Falco Recalls Her Waitressing Past With a Fellow Nominee
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Tony Nominee Chat: Blue Leaves Star Edie Falco Recalls Her Waitressing Past With a Fellow Nominee
Squigs Enters The House of Blue Leaves to Pen Portrait of Ben Stiller, Edie Falco & More
Broadway Ink
Squigs Enters The House of Blue Leaves to Pen Portrait of Ben Stiller, Edie Falco & More
The House of Blue Leaves Closes Up
Final Bow
The House of Blue Leaves Closes Up
Working Mom and Blue Leaves Star Edie Falco Hears Tony News at School Book Fair
2011 Tony Reactions
Working Mom and Blue Leaves Star Edie Falco Hears Tony News at School Book Fair
House Call: The Stiller Clan & Starry Guests Gather Blue Leaves on Opening Night
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House Call: The Stiller Clan & Starry Guests Gather Blue Leaves on Opening Night
Did Our Word of Mouth Reviewers Make Themselves at Home at The House of Blue Leaves?
Word of Mouth Review
Did Our Word of Mouth Reviewers Make Themselves at Home at The House of Blue Leaves?
Rock The House! Ben Stiller, Edie Falco and the Blue Leaves Company Celebrate Opening Night
Photo Op
Rock The House! Ben Stiller, Edie Falco and the Blue Leaves Company Celebrate Opening Night
Edie Falco on Blue Leaves, Motherhood and a Reunion with James Gandolfini
Q&A
Edie Falco on Blue Leaves, Motherhood and a Reunion with James Gandolfini
Take a First Look Inside The House of Blue Leaves, with Ben Stiller and Edie Falco
First Look
Take a First Look Inside The House of Blue Leaves, with Ben Stiller and Edie Falco
Ben Stiller Shares His Blue Leaves Family Tree With Matt Lauer on Today
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Ben Stiller Shares His Blue Leaves Family Tree With Matt Lauer on Today
Edie Falco Visits The View
TV Appearance
Edie Falco Visits The View
Ben Stiller Heads to Live
TV Appearance
Ben Stiller Heads to Live
House of Blue Leaves Star Ben Stiller Tells Ghost Stories with David Letterman
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House of Blue Leaves Star Ben Stiller Tells Ghost Stories with David Letterman
Blue Video! Ben Stiller, Edie Falco & Co. Talk Up The House of Blue Leaves
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Blue Video! Ben Stiller, Edie Falco & Co. Talk Up The House of Blue Leaves
Ben Stiller, Piano Man? The House of Blue Leaves Star on His Newfound Talent
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Ben Stiller, Piano Man? The House of Blue Leaves Star on His Newfound Talent
Ben Stiller Chats with David Letterman
TV Appearance
Ben Stiller Chats with David Letterman
Tickets Now on Sale for The House of Blue Leaves, Starring Ben Stiller, Edie Falco & Jennifer Jason Leigh
Now On Sale
Tickets Now on Sale for The House of Blue Leaves, Starring Ben Stiller, Edie Falco & Jennifer Jason Leigh
Edie Falco Chats With Regis & Kelly
TV Appearance
Edie Falco Chats With Regis & Kelly
Thomas Sadoski Joins Broadway Revival of The House of Blue Leaves
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Thomas Sadoski Joins Broadway Revival of The House of Blue Leaves
The House of Blue Leaves Returns
First Performance
The House of Blue Leaves Returns
Alison Pill, Mary Beth Hurt & More Join Broadway Revival of The House of Blue Leaves
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Alison Pill, Mary Beth Hurt & More Join Broadway Revival of The House of Blue Leaves
Jennifer Jason Leigh to Join Ben Stiller and Edie Falco in The House of Blue Leaves
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Jennifer Jason Leigh to Join Ben Stiller and Edie Falco in The House of Blue Leaves
Ben Stiller to Team Up with Edie Falco for Broadway Return in The House of Blue Leaves
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Ben Stiller to Team Up with Edie Falco for Broadway Return in The House of Blue Leaves
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