The Castro Complex

The Castro Complex is a 1970 play written by Mel Arrighi. It opened on Broadway on November 18, 1970, and closed on November 22, 1970.

Setting

The show takes place at Betsy Kross' apartment in the West Village.

Production

The show premiered on Broadway at the Stairway Theatre on November 18, 1970, directed by James Burrows, set design Kert Lundell, lighting design Roger Morgan, and costume design John J. Whitmore. The cast included Marian Hailey-Moss, Terry Kiser, and Raul Julia.

Reception

of the New York Times wrote "played by Raul Julia, Paco provides most of what small enjoyment there is in this comedy."
Sid Smith from the Chicago Tribune wrote in a 1986 review that Castro is portrayed as being "just too slight and dimwitted".