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The New York Evening Chronicle of Arts & Mischief

Theatre Review by Staff Critic

⭐ A Lesbian, a Divorcee & a Married Woman Walk Into a Bar

A Joyfully Chaotic, Inclusive Musical With Heart, Humor, and a Surprise Ending That Brings the House Down

In an Off-Broadway season that’s craving stories filled with authenticity, humor, and heart, A Lesbian, a Divorcee, and a Married Woman Walk Into a Bar stands out as a vibrant, big-hearted surprise. It’s a musical comedy that centers strong female voices, celebrates the LGBTQ community, and still welcomes straight audiences with open arms. In other words: it’s for everybody who’s ever loved, laughed, or navigated the unpredictable chaos of relationships.

Maisano’s storytelling is bold, warm, and wickedly observant. She takes the classic “three women walk into a bar” setup and elevates it into a full-blown emotional and comedic bender.

The show opens with three women, each stepping forward with her own story—funny, raw, and universally relatable—delivered with the kind of timing usually heard in the best late-night conversations. Then, as if cued by collective audience instinct, each monologue melts into song that fits the moment like a glove. From classic ’60s gems to modern anthems, the music acts as a mood amplifier—powerful, poignant, and endlessly entertaining.

Act II turns the whole audience into a nightclub crowd for a blind karaoke contest with a $600 prize at stake. The result is a riot of camaraderie and joyful chaos—campy, clever, and irresistibly fun. It’s a moment where straight, queer, married, single, divorced—everyone feels included and carried along by the energy.

And then… the surprise ending.

No spoilers, but let’s just say it lands with the perfect blend of laughter, warmth, and emotional clarity—leaving the house in applause and grins that last long after the curtain falls.

At its core, this musical is a warm embrace: a celebration of friendship as chosen family, a tribute to the messy beauty of love in all its forms, and a reminder that we really are all in this together.

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The Cast

Maryann Maisano (Mare)
Singer, songwriter, musician, comic, actor, and playwright, Maryann is a multi-talented force who left a high-powered finance career to pursue the arts full-time. She’s the Grammy-nominated songwriter of City of Light, creator and headliner of the national comedy-variety hit The Italian Chicks, and award-winning writer/performer of the one-woman play Agita. Her work spans stand-up, music, theater, and film, including the acclaimed LGBTQ short The Key. Maryann brings heart, humor, and truth to every stage.

Lorraine Ferro (Lee)
Lorraine is a studied and seasoned actor, multi-platinum songwriter, powerhouse vocalist, and artist coach. She’s starred Off-Broadway in America’s Breath of Fresh Air, The Real Housewives of Secaucus, and more. Her songs have been recorded by Jessica Simpson and Lesley Gore, and she’s earned an OUTMusic Award for Love Is Love. A former contestant on The Voice, Lorraine’s voice has been heard in national commercials, and she serves as Artistic Director of Life Center Stage.

Nikki Silva ( Coco) A multidisciplinary artist based in NYC, working across music, film, and theater. Her debut album ty, places blends theatricality, rock, and raw emotion into a genre-defying sound. As an actress, she’s appeared in Law & Order: SVU, was Best Actress nominee for Eve, starred in Our Lady of Queens (Chelsea Film Festival), and played a series regular on Tubi TV’s Twisted Fiction. Her stage credits include Down the Road, Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, Othello, Bug, and SuBurbia. Nikki also founded The Exceptional Pageant, celebrating individuals with disabilities, and works as a filmmaker, director, and producer across media.

Sarah Anjali is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and actor with over 15 years of experience creating genre-fluid magic rooted in jazz, folk, and world music. Known for intuitive, emotionally rich performances, she moves seamlessly between live stages, studio sessions, and theatrical productions. Her original work and collaborations celebrate spontaneity, storytelling, and sonic exploration, creating immersive experiences that bridge cultures and invite collective healing. A true multi-hyphenate with serious soul, Sarah Anjali is absolutely one to watch.