Marie's Crisis Inc

02/24/11

Must go if you are in New York!

by Nannygenius

This place was marvelous- I had the best time. If you have never been to a piano bar -- Maries is the penultimate piano bar! It was very crowded and noisy in a fun way. The staff was terrific - keeping my drink full. The piano player was funny and playful and talented. The best part was the patrons, Wonderfully talented people of all ages ( mostly men --it is a gay bar ) Everyone was singing, so I felt free to join in. Some people were obviously professionals. One man was currently performing in a broadway show and had just stopped by to enjoy himself How cool is that!! If you have guests from outside of Ne York - bring them here for the real deal.

02/03/10

Tuesday Night Casting Couch

by Dorothy0202

If you like to hear contemporary B'way and sing along (or alone) to the ones you know, Tuesday night at Marie's is the place to be. Jack plays from 5:30-9:30 most Tuesday nights and Chris is behind the bar pouring the best cosmos in the city (so good, we call them "Chris-mos.") I always leave Marie's feeling much better than when I came in.

• Pros: Jack plays til 9:30pm
• Cons: Can get crowded

04/30/08

History of Marie's Crisis

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."

03/24/07

Go Go Go! Marie's is a treasure!

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

02/23/07

Going straight -- Too Bad

by briansaun

This bar has been supported by the gay community for decades, but now it appears to be going straight. The last time I was there the bartender was straight-identified, and few of the customers were gay. I would suggest if gay patrons want a more gay ambiance to go with their music, they cross seventh avenue and go to The Monster, which also has a piano in the back. In any case, if you hate the very idea of standing around singing or listening to show tunes, this is definitely NOT the place for you.

• Pros: Pleasant enough if you're in the mood
• Cons: Doesn't seem to be that gay anymore