Marie's Crisis
New York, NY 10014-3416
Phone: (212) 243-9323
- Cross Street:
- Between Bleecker Street and 7th Avenue
- Directions:
- 1 at Christopher St-Sheridan Sq
- Hours:
- Daily 4pm-4am
Editorial Review for Marie's Crisis – by Sara Rutkowski
The Scene
No one seems to know the origin of the curious name, but you might surmise that the forlorn nature of this little gay establishment was borne out of Marie's troubles, whatever they were. A dusty yellow glow illuminates dark panelled walls and small weathered tables. No need to replace the red formica that wraps around the piano bar with more fashionable materials--the owners and patrons of Marie's have more pressing concerns.
The Draw
Friday nights bring sing-alongs geared toward broken hearts and lost dreams. Other nights, the bartender behind the little bar at the back will listen to your all of your woes, at least once he turns up his hearing aid.
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User Reviews for Marie's Crisis
04/30/2008 Posted by CMKR99
From Bruce Kayton's "Radical Walking Tours on NYC": Marie Crisis Cafe commemorates the site where the eventually spurned American revoluntionary Thomas Paine, died in 1809. The current building went up in 1839 and is named for Mr. Paine's "Crisis Papers", which began with the famou line "These are the times that try men's souls."
03/24/2007 Posted by syberyenta
I returned to Marie's Crisis tonight to hear Dexter and the redoubtable Maggie. It was loud, it was gay, it was straight, it was everything it ever was. Terrifically entertaining without attitude. OK, everybody who sings there (meaning the patrons) isn't always completely on pitch, but who can control that? Go! You'll have a great time. If you don't, well, leave. The place will still be packed.
Pros: them goold old broadway show tunes
Cons: loud, crowded
