“Then the Rodeo Burned Down, Xhloe and Natasha have created a work of rare imagination and startling originality.”
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And Then The Rodeo Burned Down
Ars Nova · 1h
Opened May 31, 2026 · Closed Jul 10, 2026 · Ran for 2 months
3 Rave
7 Positive
1 Mixed
1 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics praise this absurdist clown show's inventive physical comedy and warmhearted Americana, though some find the surreal humor hit-or-miss. The acclaimed duo's boundary-pushing work wins over most with precise physicality and creative staging.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
12 reviews3 Rave
7 Positive
1 Mixed
1 Negative
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“An absolute joy, a jostling ride, an evening of constant surprise, all of that describes what it’s like to watch clown pair Xhloe and Natasha tell the story of their love for the rodeo.”
“With its meta-theatrical plot twist, Rodeo proves that Xhloe and Natasha know exactly what they’re doing.”
“The show balances a scrappiness with inventiveness and a dinginess with something magical.”
Exeunt Magazine StaffFull Review
“It's a mindf*ck in the best possible way.”
Audience Scorecard
38 audience reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about And Then The Rodeo Burned Down?
Critics praise this absurdist clown show's inventive physical comedy and warmhearted Americana, though some find the surreal humor hit-or-miss. The acclaimed duo's boundary-pushing work wins over most with precise physicality and creative staging. (CriticScore 78/100 from 12 reviews.)
Is And Then The Rodeo Burned Down worth seeing?
Yes. And Then The Rodeo Burned Down earns strong reviews from critics (78/100 from 12 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for And Then The Rodeo Burned Down?
And Then The Rodeo Burned Down has a CriticScore of 78/100 based on 12 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is And Then The Rodeo Burned Down still running Off-Broadway?
No, And Then The Rodeo Burned Down has closed. It played at Ars Nova and closed on July 10, 2026.
How long is And Then The Rodeo Burned Down?
And Then The Rodeo Burned Down has a runtime of 1 hour with no intermission.
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 78/100 (12 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- May 31, 2026
- Closed
- Jul 10, 2026
- Run Length
- 2 months
- Runtime
- 1h
- Theater
- Ars Nova
- Synopsis
- The rodeo is the best place in the world. Why would anybody burn it down? Dale, a rodeo clown with a big dream (and a mischievous shadow), certainly wouldn’t. After all, Dale wants to be a cowboy. So, if we’re going to find out who burned the rodeo down, we’ll have to finish the play. And now there’s fire involved? That sounds expensive.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
