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Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes
Lucille Lortel Theatre · 1h 10m · Opened Jul 27, 2026 · Closes Sep 25, 2026
Critics' Take
Cohen transforms her stroke at 30 into a funny, chic cabaret that critics find entertaining if occasionally shallow. Praised for her wit and glamorous persona, though some note the show's brevity leaves the trauma feeling under-explored.
Critic Scorecard
15 reviewsSort:
“It’s a hilarious Millennial saga and a great way to spend sixty-five minutes laughing your ass off.”
“Serving the raunch, Broad Strokes is a tour de force by a beloved diva high on confessional musical comedy and an intoxicating pop score.”
“Together, they’ve made a tight, sleek and personable evening.”
“That inspired conflict takes the audience through several stages of comic nirvana.”
Audience Scorecard
139 audience reviews
A-
Liking It
Showtimes
This Week(Aug 3–9)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes?
Cohen transforms her stroke at 30 into a funny, chic cabaret that critics find entertaining if occasionally shallow. Praised for her wit and glamorous persona, though some note the show's brevity leaves the trauma feeling under-explored. (CriticScore 77/100 from 15 reviews.)
Is Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes worth seeing?
Yes. Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes earns strong reviews from critics (77/100 from 15 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes?
Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes has a CriticScore of 77/100 based on 15 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes is currently playing at Lucille Lortel Theatre Off-Broadway. It is scheduled to close on September 25, 2026.
Where is Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes playing Off-Broadway?
Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes is playing at Lucille Lortel Theatre.
How long is Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes?
Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes has a runtime of 1 hour and 10 minutes with no intermission.
Is Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes appropriate for children?
Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes is recommended for Ages 10+.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Cat CohenPlaywright/Creator
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 77/100 (15 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Jul 27, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 25, 2026
- Running
- 1 month Off-Broadway
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Age
- Ages 10+
- Theater
- Lucille Lortel Theatre
- Synopsis
- After suffering a stroke at 30 caused by a literal hole in her heart, comedian Cat Cohen transforms this near-death experience into a wildly funny, song-filled one-woman show about mortality, hypochondria and the undeniable thrill of being the main character. Equal parts confessional comedy and sparkling musical cabaret, Broad Strokes is Cohen at her sharpest, funniest, and most fabulously vulnerable.
- Data Last Updated
- August 8, 2026
