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“Back To Babylon may very well be the finest show in FringeNYC…I could of sworn there were nine actors onstage”
-NYTHEATRE.COM

“Tomé performs a coterie of 1970’s stoners and slackers with aplomb”
-VILLAGE VOICE

-“An engaging performer with plenty of energy…holds the attention of non-Long Islanders…Gregg Tomé clearly knows where he came from”
-BACKSTAGE

“Woody Allen has Manhattan, Neil Simon has Yonkers and Gregg Tomé has Babylon, Long Island”
-NEW TIMES, MIAMI

Back to Babylon is a one-man show that tells a compelling story based on writer/performer Gregg Tome’s personal experiences growing up in Babylon, Long Island. Through uncanny portrayals of nine characters, the tale of a close-knit circle of townies, friends and mentors is told. The plot unfolds as a local resident, on the eve of his ten-year high school reunion, reminisces about his friends from the past, who struggled to define themselves within a haze of youthful revelry. Each character delivers a dually humorous and poignant monologue revealing another piece of the narrative, ultimately exposing a disaster that will define them all. With an edgy story line, 70’s rock music, and imagery from the town itself, the audience is taken on a trip down suburban memory lane to discover the permanent connections between the characters, ancient Babylon and Babylon, Long Island, while also learning that the past is always present in our lives.

For more information visit www.greggtome.com

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Thanks for your posting; sounds great.

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Dave McKeever
Producing Director
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anonymous
June 20, 2010

Really fantastic actor and very well fleshed out characters with wonderful dialog to match. You really get to like all the players in this one man show. So many great characters to enjoy and root for. Very well directed. Cons too much time between costume changes, but worth the wait, and the final ...read more

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Elaine Del Valle
June 24, 2010

The more I see of the shows, the more I recommend this one. The actor is wonderful and the characters are memorable and very well defined! With so many wonderful shows, this one is a standout performance!...read more

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anonymous
June 24, 2010

My hat goes off to Mr Tome. To perform on stage for 90 minutes as a solo performer and be able to keep an audience captivated is indeed a mystery to me especially as he penned the piece himself also. It's a great ride through Babylon New Jersey with Greg acting several characters from the area. To wa...read more

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Bob Leggett
June 24, 2010

After seeing Babylon, I will never feel the same about high school reunions. Despite the fact that it was a solo actor show, it had the look and feel of a full cast. Each character was physically different and unique, and presented the full story in a series of parts, each told from the point of vi...read more

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