“Here Comes J. Edgar! is a show you’ll regret missing.” By Eve Jawara, Jul 17 · 5/5 stars
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Here Comes J. Edgar!
Opened Jul 16, 2026 · Closed Aug 16, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
3 Rave
10 Positive
3 Mixed
Critics' Take
This satirical musical about J. Edgar Hoover's closeted life earns praise for its witty lyrics, energetic performances, and old-school showbiz charm, though some critics find its one-joke premise lightweight and question its fringe theatre staging.
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Critic Scorecard
16 reviews3 Rave
10 Positive
3 Mixed
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“This is musical theatre at its best.” Jonathan Baz Staff
“Subtitled a comedy musical, Here Comes J. Edgar Hoover succeeds brilliantly on both fronts.” By Alan Fitter, Jul 17 · 4/5 stars
“This could be the most purely entertaining new musical of the year and it is surely bound for big things.” By Ian Bowkett, 4/5 stars
“This is a ridiculously fun ride of a musical, with entertaining, outre and imaginative set-pieces.” By Arifa Akbar, Jul 20 · 4/5 stars
