Crosswords
Gene and Val are content with their white-picket-fence life until a serial killer's ciphered note lands in their morning newspaper. As they attempt to unravel the killer's message, the cracks in their idyllic life, which they worked so hard to ignore, start to surface.
2026 New York City Fringe Festival
April 11, 2026, 2:28 a.m.
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Ten-tickles My Fancy
Crosswords is more than just the facade of two people solving a killer cipher, but a deep dive into the relationship between Val and Gene. One of my favorite aspects of the show was the two Radios. Not only do they guide the audience through the theme of the show, but take Val and Gene on a journey as well. The show culminates in a final tableau that is dripping with tension and leaves you entranced. If you are a fan of interpersonal drama and true crime you will not want to miss this show!