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Emlyn Travis

Also writes for: amNewYork

Reviews

32

Average

77

Highest

92

Lowest

55

165th most prolific critic·913th most generous scorer
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Proof
73

“Her mix of physical comedy, well-timed quips, and heartbreaking reveals must be seen to be believed.”

Liberation

“As painfully relevant as it is charming, Liberation forces viewers to reflect upon what it means to be a woman today, motherhood, the sacrifices of the women who came before us, as well as our present-day political perils.”

Punch
73

“Will Harrison delivers an impactful performance in Broadway play inspired by real-life tragedy”

Mamma Mia!

“The show is pure sunshine baked into a musical and dressed in disco balls, sequins, and feathered boas.”

Dead Outlaw

“Eccentric, silly, and moving, the tale of Elmer McCurdy is one that truly needs to be seen to be believed.”

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

“Immersive, heartfelt, and exhilarating, First Shadow is a must-see spectacle for the Stranger Things obsessive as much as it is for the theater aficionado who wants to see the medium pushed to new heights.”

Glengarry Glen Ross

“With such an impressive list of actors, audiences will likely flock to Glengarry Glen Ross simply because they want to see Odenkirk, Burr, McKean, and Culkin knock it out of the park — and that is what they will find in spades.”

Swept Away

“What he proceeds to recount is one of the most harrowing and captivating tales currently on Broadway.”

Tammy Faye

“However, in trying to weave the two topics so tightly together, it doesn’t truly dig into either, instead creating a surface-level, strangely lifeless look at a larger-than-life figure.”

Romeo + Juliet

“This is Romeo + Juliet (Sam Gold's version): a glittering, queer, Gen Z take on Shakespeare's play that is wonderfully wild, visually stunning, and unabashedly horny.”

McNeal
60

“It is so committed to toeing the line with its unique framing that it struggles to tell the story in a fulfilling way.”

Once Upon a Mattress

“Firing on all cylinders, Foster is a tour de force as she sings, dances, performs keg stands, fights raccoons, pulls a ukelele out of her pants, and almost never stops gyrating her hips throughout the musical's two-hour plus runtime.”

The Great Gatsby

“The Great Gatsby is a great big Broadway extravaganza that may dazzle viewers at first but, much like the green light, perfection remains close, yet just out of reach.”

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

“It’s an unforgettable, immersive experience that lures audiences in with visions of sweet, sweet hedonism before bowling them over with a harrowing, unflinching tale that will have them reflecting on present day parallels and their place within the world long after they leave the theater.”

The Who's Tommy

“Now, The Who's Tommy carries that torch forward in its own radical, one-of-a-kind adventure that truly has to be seen to be believed.”

The Notebook

“With its stunning performances, beautiful songs, and supreme stage directing, the musical succeeds in delivering a fresh spin on its original material while also making sure that Noah and Allie’s story is never truly forgotten.”

Harmony
66

“Harmony will continue to sing out in the minds of audiences long after they leave the theater, too.”

Jaja's African Hair Braiding

“Instead, the play encourages viewers to inspect the way the current world works and, hopefully, leave its salon with a greater sense of compassion and understanding for those around them tirelessly working to make ends meet.”

Merrily We Roll Along

“Friedman and her star-studded cast have succeeded in wrangling Merrily into a powerful hit filled with big laughs and equally big heartbreaks.”

The Cottage

“The Cottage is a fresh and fiercely fun play that's firing on all cylinders, with Rustin's excellent script.”

Grey House

“Grey House is a bold, original, and unapologetically eerie play that will continue to haunt theatergoers long after they've left the theater.”

Camelot
79

“Reinvigorated by Sorkin — who has long painted a dreamy, egalitarian view of politics within his works — and his new book, the musical succeeds in evoking that dream for one brief, shining moment once again.”

Sweeney Todd

“Still, with flawless performances by the entire company, there's plenty to love about this chef's kiss of a revival of one of Sondheim's greatest works.”

Bad Cinderella

“Zippel also makes the executive decision to rhyme ‘Cinderella’ with ‘Salmonella’ which I will personally never forgive nor forget.”

Parade
92

“Add in the powerhouse vocals of Alex Joseph Grayson, who steals every single scene as the bombastic Jim Conley, the rich baritone of Eddie Cooper in his Broadway debut, and it's easy to see why Parade is the most gut-wrenchingly gorgeous production on Broadway.”

KPOP
KPOP

Entertainment Weekly · Nov 29, 2022

73

“KPOP's stellar musical numbers and all-star cast are able to turn the beat around into a solid, feel-good joyride that both K-Pop and musical fans can appreciate.”

Emlyn Travis - Broadway Critic at Entertainment Weekly | Broadway Scorecard