“"Disruption" is a welcome addition to the "Speak Truth To Power" division of theatre.”
Front Row Center StaffFull Review
Off-BwayPlayOriginal
OFF-BROADWAYPLAYORIGINALNOW PLAYING
Disruption
The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center · 2h · Opened Aug 2, 2026 · Closes Oct 4, 2026
Critics' Take
A slick AI thriller with a knockout cast tackles timely tech anxieties, but the premise feels predictable and already dated. Strong performances elevate by-the-numbers plotting that raises compelling questions without fully resolving them.
Critic Scorecard
12 reviewsSort:
“Stein's tale of a silent-but-deadly algorithm plays out like a bonafide Black Mirror episode, and it's bolstered by an excellent cast of stage and screen stalwarts.”
“The cast is superb with no weak link in this ensemble piece.”
Theatre Reviews Limited StaffFull Review
“I admire a production like Disruption, which hands a top-notch cast adult, contemporary material. (Any chance to watch Elizabeth Stanley flex her comedic muscle is a boon.) Rushing to meet headlines might always yield hasty results, but at least we can be grateful that, in its messiness, Stein seems defiantly anti-AI.”
“Disruption touches on some timely themes about the ways that technology is reshaping our lives, but too often the aura of intelligence here feels entirely artificial.”
Culture Sauce StaffFull Review
Audience Scorecard
198 audience reviews
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Showtimes
This Week(Aug 3–9)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Disruption?
A slick AI thriller with a knockout cast tackles timely tech anxieties, but the premise feels predictable and already dated. Strong performances elevate by-the-numbers plotting that raises compelling questions without fully resolving them. (CriticScore 61/100 from 12 reviews.)
Is Disruption worth seeing?
Only if you're a devoted fan. Critics are mixed on Disruption (61/100 from 12 reviews). Most suggest you could skip it.
What is the CriticScore for Disruption?
Disruption has a CriticScore of 61/100 based on 12 professional reviews. This show is rated "Mixed".
Is Disruption still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, Disruption is currently playing at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center Off-Broadway. It is scheduled to close on October 4, 2026.
Where is Disruption playing Off-Broadway?
Disruption is playing at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center.
How long is Disruption?
Disruption has a runtime of 2 hours, including 1 intermission.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 61/100 (12 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Aug 2, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 4, 2026
- Running
- Just opened
- Runtime
- 2h
- Intermissions
- 1
- Theater
- The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center
- Synopsis
- This sharp, timely thriller examines how a new tech opportunity impacts the lives of four friends.
- Data Last Updated
- August 8, 2026
