“The ease, command, and power of his renditions is awesome, even if this is not your favorite music.”
Theater Life StaffFull Review
Off-BwayPlayOriginal
OFF-BROADWAYPLAYORIGINALNOW PLAYING
Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me
59E59 Theaters · 1h 50m · Opened Jul 10, 2026 · Closes Aug 23, 2026
Critics' Take
Critics praise Felder's virtuosic piano playing and compelling storytelling, finding his autobiographical show both musically transcendent and emotionally resonant across his global journey.
Critic Scorecard
3 reviews“When Felder plays, the world stops to listen.”
“What is indisputable is Felder’s unique gift.”
Audience Scorecard
59 audience reviews
A+
Loving It
Showtimes
This Week(Aug 3–9)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me?
Critics praise Felder's virtuosic piano playing and compelling storytelling, finding his autobiographical show both musically transcendent and emotionally resonant across his global journey. (CriticScore 86/100 from 3 reviews.)
Is Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me worth seeing?
Absolutely — Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me is one of the season's most acclaimed shows, earning a rare 86/100 from 3 critics. Don't miss it.
What is the CriticScore for Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me?
Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me has a CriticScore of 86/100 based on 3 professional reviews. This is considered a "Critical Gold" show.
Is Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me is currently playing at 59E59 Theaters Off-Broadway. It is scheduled to close on August 23, 2026.
Where is Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me playing Off-Broadway?
Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me is playing at 59E59 Theaters.
How long is Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me?
Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes with no intermission.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Hershey FelderPlaywright
- Hershey FelderDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 86/100 (3 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Jul 10, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 23, 2026
- Running
- 1 month Off-Broadway
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Intermissions
- 0
- Theater
- 59E59 Theaters
- Synopsis
- A pianist recounts his life and heritage through music and storytelling. In this solo play, Hershey Felder portrays himself alongside multiple figures from his past, tracing his upbringing in Montreal as the child of Polish and Hungarian immigrants. The narrative follows his early discovery of the piano and how music became a connection to his cultural roots while shaping his personal and professional path. As his story unfolds, key moments of opportunity, loss, and artistic development are explored through performance and reflection. The production incorporates live renditions of works by composers including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Bartók, using these pieces to frame the experiences that informed Felder’s career and extensive performance history.
- Data Last Updated
- August 8, 2026
