“Joe Mantello directs one hell of a show.”
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Grey House
Lyceum Theatre · 2h 10m · Opened Jun 6, 2023 · Closed Jul 30, 2023 · Ran for 1 month
Critics' Take
Critics are divided on this Broadway horror thriller, praising Laurie Metcalf's performance and atmospheric staging but faulting its reliance on familiar genre tropes and tonal inconsistencies that prevent it from being genuinely frightening.
Critic Scorecard
31 reviewsSort:
“Even so, the play, and Mr. Mantello’s witty, spooky production, will leave you with lingering, vexing questions to savor after the curtain falls.”
“Mr. McPherson has crafted a genuinely scary piece of theater that makes effective use of the intimate Lyceum Theatre space to create an atmosphere of mounting dread.”
“It’s disturbing and gross in ways I personally haven’t seen on Broadway before.”
“Grey House can feel at moments unsatisfying and bewildering, but the overall descent is worth the tension my body had to endure.”
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Audience Scorecard
1.5K audience reviews
B-
Shrugging
Awards Scorecard
2022-23 season22
Nominated
Nominated for Best Lighting Design (Play)
Drama Desk:3 nomsOuter Critics:1 nom
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicAll Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Grey House?
Critics are divided on this Broadway horror thriller, praising Laurie Metcalf's performance and atmospheric staging but faulting its reliance on familiar genre tropes and tonal inconsistencies that prevent it from being genuinely frightening. (CriticScore 64/100 from 31 reviews.)
Is Grey House worth seeing?
Only if you're a devoted fan. Critics are mixed on Grey House (64/100 from 31 reviews). Most suggest you could skip it.
What is the CriticScore for Grey House?
Grey House has a CriticScore of 64/100 based on 31 professional reviews. This show is rated "Mixed".
Is Grey House still running on Broadway?
No, Grey House has closed. It played at Lyceum Theatre and closed on July 30, 2023.
How long is Grey House?
Grey House has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Theater Scorecard
Typical VenueThe Lyceum Theatre offers good sightlines and a charming Beaux Arts ambiance, but suffers from cramped seating and small restrooms. Ideal for intimate dramas, but patrons should be prepared for less comfort during their visit.
Original Broadway Cast
- Tatiana MaslanyMax
- Laurie MetcalfRaleigh
- Paul SparksHenry
- Sophia Anne CarusoMarlow
- Millicent SimmondsBernieBroadway debut
- Cyndi CoyneThe AncientBroadway debut
- Colby KipnesSquirrelBroadway debut
- Alyssa Emily MarvinA1656Broadway debut
Creative Team
- Joe MantelloDirector
- Levi HollowayPlaywright
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 64/100 (31 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Jun 6, 2023
- Closed
- Jul 30, 2023
- Run Length
- 1 month
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Synopsis
- A horror play about a couple who crashes their car in the mountains and seeks shelter in a cabin, only to discover terrifying secrets within.
- Data Last Updated
- September 13, 2026
