Robin Riegelhaupt

“As written by Hnath and embodied by Metcalf, Nora is no longer a doll.”

“As far as the production is concerned, I appreciated that Rogers took care to let us get to know these characters—these people, and he's aided by Bartlett Sher's direction.”

“Kevin Kline is a national treasure, and we're luck he's on Broadway, giving us the present of laughter.”

“The Play that Goes Wrong is laugh–out–loud funny, even for me.”

“It's certainly more interesting, but it still doesn't grab you.”

“How can you not relate to being lonely?”

“The New York insider jokes and incredible vocal prowess make it an enjoyable ride.”

“Ben Platt gives a stunning, star-making performance as the exposed nerve that is our title character.”

“I think we've found it in this adventurous new musical.”

“What does bother me is that Schreiber (Spotlight) and Sorensen (Vinyl) have no chemistry.”

“But it just doesn't click for me as a musical.”

“It's fun and fluffy, and has a creamy, sorbet-colored palette that's pleasing to the eyes.”

“She is mesmerizing, and definitely the reason to see this play, rather than read it.”

“But there's something that music can do that nothing else can, and that's why telling a story with music—that is, musical theatre—is such an incredible art form.”

“It's a great production of a great show.”

“A cast that is simply an embarrassment of riches…This is just fabulous. Particularly with a farce, it's all in the timing, and director Herrin gets it just right…Doors slam at just the right moment; a treacherous phone cords wraps so diabolically around a characters; an axe is caught, one-handed, in the nick of time.”

“Most people don't expect her to use her brain, and so she is able to watch, and plan, and take action.”

“Is this a can't miss, compelling revival?”

“His performance goes deep, fearlessly tapping into the rage, love, confusion, and angst Eddie is feeling.”

“The stars of the show shine brightly, but the whole of 'Bright Star' just doesn't live up to the pedigree of its parts.”