“His delivery and narrative control—even his ad-libbing—are peerless.”
PLAYCLOSED
Just for Us
Hudson Theatre · 1h 30m
Opened Jun 26, 2023 · Closed Aug 19, 2023 · Ran for 2 months
12 Rave
10 Positive
1 Mixed
Critics' Take
Critics hail Edelman's solo comedy as brilliantly crafted and consistently hilarious, praising his skillful balance of personal storytelling about infiltrating a white nationalist meeting with sharp social commentary and laugh-out-loud humor.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
23 reviews12 Rave
10 Positive
1 Mixed
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“It’s that rare theatrical production that doesn’t just live up to the hype — it exceeds it.”
“Ergo – you don’t have to be Jewish to LOVE “Just For Us.”.”
“Get your ass—whatever its race and ethnicity—to Edelman’s smart, funny, and surprisingly poignant solo about white resentment and balancing an Orthodox Jewish and goyim-adjacent childhood.”
“For anyone who appreciates the application of witty, transgressive intelligence to patently anti-social phenomena, his account is something sublime.”
Audience Scorecard
367 audience reviews
A+
Loving It
Awards Scorecard
2023-24 season10
Nominated
Drama League:1 nom
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicAll Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Just for Us?
Critics hail Edelman's solo comedy as brilliantly crafted and consistently hilarious, praising his skillful balance of personal storytelling about infiltrating a white nationalist meeting with sharp social commentary and laugh-out-loud humor. (CriticScore 84/100 from 23 reviews.)
Is Just for Us worth seeing?
Absolutely — Just for Us is one of the season's most acclaimed shows, earning a rare 84/100 from 23 critics. Don't miss it.
What is the CriticScore for Just for Us?
Just for Us has a CriticScore of 84/100 based on 23 professional reviews. This is considered a "Critical Gold" show.
Is Just for Us still running on Broadway?
No, Just for Us has closed. It played at Hudson Theatre and closed on August 19, 2023.
How long is Just for Us?
Just for Us has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes with no intermission.
Theater Scorecard
Great VenueA beautifully restored 1903 gem — one of the most gorgeous small theaters on Broadway. The 2017 renovation delivered some of the widest and most comfortable seats in the Theater District, with excellent sightlines from the intimate 970-seat house.
Original Broadway Cast
- Alex EdelmanPerformer
Creative Team
- Alex EdelmanPlaywright
- Adam BraceCo-Writer
- Moritz von StuelpnagelDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 84/100 (23 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Jun 26, 2023
- Closed
- Aug 19, 2023
- Run Length
- 2 months
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Intermissions
- 0
- Synopsis
- Alex Edelman's solo show about accidentally attending a secret gathering of white supremacists, blending comedy with sharp social commentary.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
