“Encores! always gives a score its very best hearing, and after revisting LaChiusa’s Wild Party, I’m convinced it’s an underrated masterpiece of American musical theater.” By Zachary Stewart, Mar 19
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Encores! The Wild Party
New York City Center · 2h 30m
Opened Mar 18, 2026 · Closed Mar 29, 2026 · Ran for less than a month
4 Rave
4 Positive
3 Mixed
1 Negative
Critics' Take
LaChiusa's dark Jazz Age musical dazzles in this thrilling Encores! staging, with critics praising the "flawless" performances led by Jasmine Amy Rogers and a relentless, gorgeous score, though some find the material challenging.
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Critic Scorecard
12 reviews4 Rave
4 Positive
3 Mixed
1 Negative
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“Everything about this production shines like burnished gold.” By Howard Miller, Mar 19
“Their Wild Party arrives like a runaway train of jazz, gin, and envy, its momentum at once intoxicating and annihilating.” By Tony Marinelli, Mar 24
“The cast, led by Rogers and a thrilling Jordan Donica, is uniformly terrific, with special mentions for Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Jelani Alladin and New York newcomer Maya Rowe.” By Emily Wyrwa
“From the witty, old-fashioned olio curtain in orange and black that greets the audience as they take their seats to the musical’s bleary, bleak, and bluesy conclusion, expect a seductive staging of a remarkable work of modern musical theater.” By Michael Sommers, Mar 19
Rated4/5 stars
