“This colorful cabaret from another dimension takes us on a delightful, genre-bending journey from inter-galactic drama to a garden of earthly delights.”
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Arias with a Twist
HERE Arts Center · 1h 20m
Opened Sep 23, 2026 · Closes Nov 1, 2026
9 Rave
3 Positive
2 Mixed
Critics' Take
Critics celebrate this theatrical fantasia as a triumphant return, praising Joey Arias' magnetic performance and Basil Twist's eye-popping puppetry that together create a joyfully outrageous cabaret spectacle blending drag, visual artistry, and downtown theater magic.
Critic Scorecard
14 reviews9 Rave
3 Positive
2 Mixed
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“It is a resurrection, and it is glorious.”
“For all its outrageous humor and sensory overload, Arias with a Twist felt like a complete celebration of performing art.”
“I am, admittedly, more readily charmed by puppets than some, but Arias with a Twist really does offer multiple angles from which to enjoy it: the ingenuity and razzle-dazzle of Twist’s effects; stagecraft that gives plenty of opportunities for transformation even within a tiny space; the architecture of a classic cabaret show; and the tongue—and...”
Exeunt Magazine StaffFull Review
“Imagination is off the charts; manifestation virtuosic.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Arias with a Twist?
Critics celebrate this theatrical fantasia as a triumphant return, praising Joey Arias' magnetic performance and Basil Twist's eye-popping puppetry that together create a joyfully outrageous cabaret spectacle blending drag, visual artistry, and downtown theater magic. (CriticScore 84/100 from 14 reviews.)
Is Arias with a Twist worth seeing?
Absolutely — Arias with a Twist is one of the season's most acclaimed shows, earning a rare 84/100 from 14 critics. Don't miss it.
What is the CriticScore for Arias with a Twist?
Arias with a Twist has a CriticScore of 84/100 based on 14 professional reviews. This is considered a "Critical Gold" show.
Is Arias with a Twist still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, Arias with a Twist is currently playing at HERE Arts Center Off-Broadway. It is scheduled to close on November 1, 2026.
Where is Arias with a Twist playing Off-Broadway?
Arias with a Twist is playing at HERE Arts Center, located at 145 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10013.
How long is Arias with a Twist?
Arias with a Twist has a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes with no intermission.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 84/100 (14 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Sep 23, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 1, 2026
- Running
- Just opened
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Synopsis
- Joey Arias and Basil Twist revive their 2008 cult hit, in which the drag performance artist sings through a puppet world of life-sized figures, a jungle and a New York cityscape, with songs ranging from Billie Holiday to Led Zeppelin.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
