“Michael Arden's A Few Good Men is brilliant theater: impeccably directed, magnificently designed, and performed with extraordinary intelligence and emotional precision.” By Suzanna Bowling, Nov 4
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A Few Good Men
Vivian Beaumont Theater · 2h 35m
Opened Oct 29, 2026 · Closes Jan 10, 2027
2 Rave
11 Positive
8 Mixed
8 Negative
Critics' Take
Mixed reviews for Sorkin's military courtroom drama revival, with praise for Michael Arden's direction and the ensemble cast, but criticism that the play feels dated and overly familiar in the shadow of its iconic film adaptation.
Critic Scorecard
29 reviews2 Rave
11 Positive
8 Mixed
8 Negative
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“A Few Good Men may not be covering any new territory with this revival, but it remains as poignant as ever.” By Jeff Kyler, Oct 24
“With his handsome staging and glorious set, Arden has made this classic drama feel newly alive, a tale of the dangers of obedience rendered with a meticulous creative discipline of its own.” By Natalia Winkelman, Oct 30
“It’s a tough act to follow, but under Arden’s crackling direction, ‘A Few Good Men’ is as explosively compelling as ever in a bang-up revival that opened Oct. 29 at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater.” By Patrick Ryan, Oct 29
“Director Michael Arden’s glossy Broadway revival is a gripping piece of storytelling, and the production boasts an almost cinematic grandeur that makes the most of the cavernous stage at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater.” By Thom Geier, Oct 29
Rated4/5 stars
