Kate Barry Will Bring Play to Asylum NYC
The Emmy-nominated writer will perform seven shows at the Manhattan venue starting November 5, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Comedy
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Emmy-nominated writer and producer Kate Barry is set to launch a seven-show run of her one-woman play, Kate, Allie and the '86 Mets, at Asylum NYC. The production is scheduled to run from November 5-10, 2026.
Why it matters
The play serves as a personal exploration of the writer's childhood experiences in Setauket during the summer of 1986. This performance marks a new chapter for the production following its 2024 premiere.
The production follows a 23-show run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The television show that inspired the title previously ran for six seasons between 1984 and 1989.
The players
Kate Barry
She is an Emmy-nominated writer and producer who is 48 years old.
Grace
She is a 73-year-old resident of the house in Setauket featured in the play.
Dorothy
She is a 78-year-old resident of the house in Setauket featured in the play.
The details
The narrative focuses on Barry's upbringing in Setauket, featuring family members Grace, 73, and Dorothy, 78, who still reside in the same house. Barry is currently adapting the material into a screenplay version.
Timeline
1984-1989: The television show Kate & Allie aired for six seasons.
Summer 1986: This period in Setauket forms the core of the play's narrative.
November 2024: The play premiered at the Gotham Storytelling Festival.
November 5, 2026: The Off-Broadway run launches at Asylum NYC.
November 5-10, 2026: The play will hold a seven-show engagement in Manhattan.
Industry Dynamics
The play draws upon the cultural legacy of the 1980s television show Kate & Allie to anchor its storytelling. This production reflects a trend of creators leveraging mid-century media nostalgia to drive current live theater performances.
Fans of the playwright can view the performance during the limited six-day engagement in Manhattan. Tickets for the seven-show run will provide the primary access to this specific theatrical iteration.
The takeaway
Audience members can look forward to a personal narrative that spans decades of family history. The play highlights how childhood memories can be adapted into creative stage works for contemporary audiences.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Greater Long Island.
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