“The plot snowballs from there to a bittersweet conclusion at once heartbreaking and transcendently meaningful.”
By Anita W. HarrisMay 12, 2026Full Review
PLAYREGIONALCLOSED
Hymn
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, Los Angeles, CA
Opened May 3, 2026 · Closed Jun 14, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
Regional production: tracked as a buzzy, well-reviewed show that could transfer to Broadway.
1 Rave
2 Positive
1 Mixed
1 Negative
Critics' Take
Two powerful performances anchor this exploration of half-brothers bonding later in life, but critics find the narrative fractured and the script unable to fully support its worthy themes of fellowship and family.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
5 reviews1 Rave
2 Positive
1 Mixed
1 Negative
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- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“With a running time of 95 minutes, Hymn serves up serio-comedy with many themes to laud.”
By Carol M. BeckerMay 14, 2026Full Review
“Daniel and his cast make the evening worthwhile.”
By Jonas SchwartzMay 5, 2026Full Review
“Nothing is blatantly wrong with Hymn , except that it is just exasperatingly unexciting.”
By Ernest KearneyMay 3, 2026Full Review
“Unfortunately, a worthy theme won’t compensate for a fractured narrative, and despite the efforts of two skilled and sensitive performers and an accomplished/seasoned director, the production stumbles.”
By Deborah KlugmanMay 5, 2026Full Review
