“A Walk on the Moon is a thoughtful entertainment authentically rooted in American Jewish cultural history.”
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A Walk on the Moon
The Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre · 2h 30m · Opened Jun 29, 2026 · Closes Aug 22, 2026
Critics' Take
Critics are mixed on this musical adaptation of the 1999 film, finding it a pleasant but watered-down nostalgia piece. While the cast earns praise and the period setting charms, most fault the show for being bland, overly sentimental, and lacking emotional depth.
Critic Scorecard
22 reviewsSort:
“A fun, energized musical adventure that transports the audience to a moment in time that is itching with possibility.”
“As a result, the initially modest charms of the show, now playing off-Broadway at the Theater, blossom over its two acts, providing both winsome entertainment and genuinely moving moments.”
“Moon is a contemplative and upbeat romance with equally powerful things to say about the price of finding, and celebrating, oneself.”
“After intermission, the emotional stakes deepen, allowing the musical’s warmth and sincerity to shine through.”
Audience Scorecard
434 audience reviews
B+
Liking It
Showtimes
This Week(Aug 3–9)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about A Walk on the Moon?
Critics are mixed on this musical adaptation of the 1999 film, finding it a pleasant but watered-down nostalgia piece. While the cast earns praise and the period setting charms, most fault the show for being bland, overly sentimental, and lacking emotional depth. (CriticScore 61/100 from 22 reviews.)
Is A Walk on the Moon worth seeing?
Only if you're a devoted fan. Critics are mixed on A Walk on the Moon (61/100 from 22 reviews). Most suggest you could skip it.
What is the CriticScore for A Walk on the Moon?
A Walk on the Moon has a CriticScore of 61/100 based on 22 professional reviews. This show is rated "Mixed".
Is A Walk on the Moon still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, A Walk on the Moon is currently playing at The Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre Off-Broadway. It is scheduled to close on August 22, 2026.
Where is A Walk on the Moon playing Off-Broadway?
A Walk on the Moon is playing at The Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre.
How long is A Walk on the Moon?
A Walk on the Moon has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Kristin HanggiDirector
- Claudia ShearBook
- Jeanine TesoriComposer
- Jeanine TesoriLyricist
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 61/100 (22 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Jun 29, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 22, 2026
- Running
- 2 months Off-Broadway
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Theater
- The Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre
- Synopsis
- Based on the hit film, A Walk on the Moon is the stirring new musical about one mother's great leap into her own future.
- Data Last Updated
- August 8, 2026
