“Overall, Choir Boy is a fantastically performed, written and directed coming-of-age piece of theatre.” A Youngish Perspective Staff, Apr 3 · 4/5 stars
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Choir Boy
Opened Mar 31, 2026 · Closed Apr 25, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
1 Rave
9 Positive
Critics' Take
McCraney's moving coming-of-age story about a gay Black student at an elite prep school earns praise for its powerful performances, beautiful spirituals, and emotional resonance, though some find the pacing uneven.
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Critic Scorecard
10 reviews1 Rave
9 Positive
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- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Playwright McCraney and director Nancy Medina have created an impactful and hopeful show that deserves to be shared.” By Lucy Boardman, Apr 3 · 4/5 stars
“It’s small, quiet moments like these where the play really shines, where the raw emotion of McCraney's storytelling shines a light on the complex nuances of the struggles these characters face in their journey towards adulthood.” By Shehrazade Zafar-Arif, Apr 1 · 4/5 stars
“Their production marries the clear-eyed humour and sadness of the writing to a deeply felt sense of empathy and authenticity.” By Tom Wicker, Apr 1 · 4/5 stars
“Choir Boy has the power to fill hearts with joy.” Monstagigz Staff, Mar 29
