Our Town, the timeless drama of life in the village of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, has become an American classic with universal appeal. Thornton Wilder’s most frequently performed play, Our Town appeared on Broadway in 1938 to wide acclaim and won the Pulitzer Prize. This production will be the first major Broadway revival of the play in nearly 25 years.
"Marvelous staging of this classic play with a wonderfully diverse cast that adds an up-to-date, honest view while preserving the traditional perspective. Jim Parsons seems made for the role of Stage Manager and does a bang up sympathetic job. Hardly a dry eye around me (me too). Thank you, thank you for this overdue staging! Hope it gets extended! It deserves to!"
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Barbara S from Larchmont on Sep 23, 2024
"Do not miss this show. Zoey Deutch as Emily cannot be surpassed. Just a joy to behold. Such real and tender emotion in her performance. Such depth and resonance. Jim Parsons and Richard Thomas are perfect as are the rest of the ensemble. Billy Eugene Jones and Ephraim Sykes as well. And Katie Holmes! What a cast. BEAUTIFULLY directed and lit. This will have an impact on me for many months to come. "
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ALAN S from AURORA on Nov 18, 2024
"I would take the whole family to this play. It was powerful, full of love of people, our country, and a reminder of how important it is to love and be present to every moment in each other's lives. Timeless!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 24, 2024
"An old show which touts lost values, much needed today! Kindness, helping neighbors, empathy. Cast all solid performers."
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lee m from San Diego on Oct 17, 2024
"The others you can see anywhere on stage or screen. NYC is the place to see Our Town."
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JAMES T from OWATONNA on Oct 3, 2024
"The show was wonderful. Jim Parsons and the rest of the cast were fantastic and portrayed the classic story in a beautiful and powerful way. With simple sets and no props the actors were really able to shine. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 22, 2024
"I loved the sparce scenery and the miming of things like stirring a coffee or picking weeds. The synchronized stillness of the cast and of course the comical take on the narration ."
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Michael N from Central Islip on Nov 17, 2024
"This production is a slow burn--don't be fooled by the Stage Manager's folksy demeanor or the amateurish miming of daily chores that introduce the audience to life in Grover's Corners at the start of Act 1. The simple act of making breakfast or delivering milk become fraught with texture as the residents of Grover's Corners confront the inevitable milestones of life--and whatever comes after life. Wilder requires the performer to turn from humor to gravitas at the drop of a dime, and there is no shortage of standout performances, thanks in particular to Donald Webber Jr. as Simon Stimpson, Michelle Wilson as Mrs. Gibbs, and Zoey Deutch as Emily Webb. A haunting and timely revival. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 14, 2024
"Acting was superb! The sets were very minimal but the actors were able to provide vision enhancement with their actions. Would certainly recommend this play. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 14, 2024
"I thought the performances were a bit bland, nothing stood out as great but that is true to the way the play was written.
I did not like that the costumes had some characters wearing updated clothes not true to when the play takes place but maybe this was over my head, lol"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 24, 2024
"Honestly it was slow. I had to use my imagination and would like the broadway show to WOW me. No real set either. Loved all the actors but not enough to keep me from yawning."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 16, 2024
"I'm sure that the style and subject of the play were revolutionary when it came out, but current-day brains are more sophisticated, and therefore, it just isn't as interesting or exciting. The acting is first-rate, though."
