Crossing Delancey

by Susan Sandler

Comedy

Characters: 2 male, 3 female

Combination interior, exterior set

Isabel is a modern young woman who lives alone and works in a book shop. When she is not pining after a handsome author, she is visiting her grandmother (Bubbe) in Manhattan's Lower East Side. This irascible granny and her friend the matchmaker have found a "good catch" for Isabel, whose initial reluctance gives way to a blossoming romance when she finally meets Sam, the pickle vendor as the end of the

Genres: Plays, Drama, Romance

90 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1984

Reviews

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm playing the role of Izzy Grossman in this endearing and amusing rom-com of a play :)

[aloha hal ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

My senior show ;,)
i <3 you, CD.
Let us all cross that delancey.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this in one day--not difficult, considering it's a play and it's only 70 pages. (Again, we will be reading this play with my ESL class.) Even though it's super formulaic for a romantic comedy, I quite liked it; I'm looking forward to watching the movie adaptation soon.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this play - a fun read with an excellent overall message.

[Merilee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This a charming story. I assistant directed and stage managed this play earlier this year at Magenta Theater.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great romantic comedy. The innocence of the first meeting & the courtship. Very sweet. I got to direct this Feb 2010 just in time for Valentine's Day :).

[Lindsay · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't love this play, but it does have sentimental value for me. Bubbie pretty much makes the play, the rest would have to be cast very carefully to make it worthwhile.

[Clint · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story with a not quite believable turnaround in emotions. Script with two Yiddish-heavy-speaking older women might not be the best choice for Southern audiences.