“Running just over an hour, it’s a perfect cap to dinner with friends or a stimulating start to a night before drinks and dancing.”
Off-BwayPlayRevival
OFF-BROADWAYPLAYREVIVALNOW PLAYING
An American Daughter
The Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center · 2h 30m · Opened Aug 11, 2026 · Closes Sep 20, 2026
Critics' Take
Wasserstein's political drama feels dated despite timely themes, with critics finding the play itself a clunker that even strong casting can't save. Mixed reviews cite relevance to modern politics but weak execution.
Critic Scorecard
21 reviewsSort:
“Funny without being frivolous, political without becoming didactic, and deeply compassionate without ever surrendering its bite, Wasserstein’s writing still lands.”
“The well written piece should advance like a show of firecrackers and sparklers, a cousin to writing by whip-smart Aaron Sorkin. It rarely does.”
“This revival just can't decide how many of them to answer at once.”
“Although equipped with fertile material, Lapine falls short of sharpening the ideological and interpersonal tensions of An American Daughter.”
Audience Scorecard
355 audience reviews
C-
Disliking It
Showtimes
This Week(Sep 7–13)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about An American Daughter?
Wasserstein's political drama feels dated despite timely themes, with critics finding the play itself a clunker that even strong casting can't save. Mixed reviews cite relevance to modern politics but weak execution. (CriticScore 47/100 from 21 reviews.)
Is An American Daughter worth seeing?
Probably not. Critics generally don't recommend An American Daughter (47/100 from 21 reviews). Save your time and money unless you have a specific reason to go.
What is the CriticScore for An American Daughter?
An American Daughter has a CriticScore of 47/100 based on 21 professional reviews. Critics generally did not recommend this show.
Is An American Daughter still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, An American Daughter is currently playing at The Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center Off-Broadway. It is scheduled to close on September 20, 2026.
Where is An American Daughter playing Off-Broadway?
An American Daughter is playing at The Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center.
How long is An American Daughter?
An American Daughter has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Wendy WassersteinPlaywright
- Sarna LapineDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 47/100 (21 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Aug 11, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 20, 2026
- Running
- 1 month Off-Broadway
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Theater
- The Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center
- Synopsis
- A political family drama by Wendy Wasserstein directed by Sarna Lapine. Wendy Wasserstein’s An American Daughter follows a highly accomplished woman on the verge of national political prominence whose future is threatened after a minor personal mistake ignites an intense media scandal. Set within an influential political family, the play examines public scrutiny, gender expectations, sexual politics, and the pressures placed on women in positions of power. Originally premiering in 1996, the work blends comedy with political and social commentary as private lives become public spectacle. The New York revival is directed by Sarna Lapine, whose credits include Broadway’s Sunday in the Park with George and the world premiere of Call Me Izzy starring Jean Smart. The production marks the firs...
- Data Last Updated
- September 13, 2026
