“Herzog finds something much deeper, much more tender, and much less individualistic.”
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An Enemy of the People
Circle in the Square Theatre · 2h
Opened Mar 18, 2024 · Closed Jun 23, 2024 · Ran for 3 months
12 Rave
17 Positive
7 Mixed
4 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics praise Jeremy Strong's intense performance and the timely relevance of Herzog's adaptation, but find Sam Gold's staging uneven and occasionally underwhelming, with some calling it overly gimmicky despite its urgent themes.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
40 reviews12 Rave
17 Positive
7 Mixed
4 Negative
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“Strong is astounding as Thomas, resisting easy histrionics even as tensions reach their boiling point.”
“Watching Strong (Succession) and Imperioli (The Sopranos) go head to head for two hours is a treat, as if the stars of your favorite HBO dramas had crossed over some crazy time line to show one another what for.”
“This brilliant Enemy of the People is notably funny in both its smarts and pacing, and even its later gathering darkness—when Stockmann is viciously trounced and isolated by his townsfolk—is studded with light, and the certainty of his self-preservation.”
“Strong is one of the great American actors of his generation.”
Audience Scorecard
1.4K audience reviews
B+
Liking It
Awards Scorecard
2023-24 season60
Honored
Won Best Actor (Play)
Drama League:3 nomsOuter Critics:2 noms
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicAll Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about An Enemy of the People?
Critics praise Jeremy Strong's intense performance and the timely relevance of Herzog's adaptation, but find Sam Gold's staging uneven and occasionally underwhelming, with some calling it overly gimmicky despite its urgent themes. (CriticScore 76/100 from 40 reviews.)
Is An Enemy of the People worth seeing?
Yes. An Enemy of the People earns strong reviews from critics (76/100 from 40 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for An Enemy of the People?
An Enemy of the People has a CriticScore of 76/100 based on 40 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is An Enemy of the People still running on Broadway?
No, An Enemy of the People has closed. It played at Circle in the Square Theatre and closed on June 23, 2024.
How long is An Enemy of the People?
An Enemy of the People has a runtime of 2 hours, including 1 intermission.
Theater Scorecard
Great VenueBroadway's only thrust-stage theater offers an unmatched intimate experience — no seat is more than a few rows from the action. Sightlines are excellent from every angle, though some seats face actors' backs during certain scenes.
Original Broadway Cast
- Jeremy StrongDr. Thomas StockmannWinner: Actor (Play)
- Michael ImperioliPeter StockmannBroadway debut
- Katie BroadRandineBroadway debut
- Bill BuellTownsperson
- Caleb EberhardtHovstad
- Matthew August JeffersBillingBroadway debut
- David Patrick KellyMorten Kiil
- David Mattar MertenTownspersonBroadway debut
Creative Team
- Henrik IbsenPlaywright
- Sam GoldDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 76/100 (40 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Mar 18, 2024
- Closed
- Jun 23, 2024
- Run Length
- 3 months
- Runtime
- 2h
- Intermissions
- 1
- Synopsis
- Ibsen's classic play about a doctor who discovers the town's water supply is contaminated and faces fierce opposition when trying to expose the truth.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
