“The joyful news is, they haven’t lost their touch, not a whit.” By Marc Miller, Mar 16
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Maltby & Shire's ABOUT TIME
The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater · 1h 40m
Opened Mar 15, 2026 · Closed Apr 5, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
2 Rave
3 Positive
1 Mixed
Critics' Take
Maltby and Shire's latest revue earns praise for its witty, heartfelt exploration of aging, with critics celebrating the duo's enduring verbal dexterity and musical craft that blends laughter, sentiment, and wonder across its songs.
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Critic Scorecard
6 reviews2 Rave
3 Positive
1 Mixed
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- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Laughter and sentiment blend perfectly in this musical rumination on time and life.” By Samuel L. Leiter
“Regardless, for now, it’s all ‘About Time’ that reigns as a very enjoyable evening of entertainment that is smart, sassy and sentimental.” By Joseph Verlezza, Mar 20
“Even with a couple of lapses, About Time shows them still operating at full tilt, which is possibly the most cheerful news we've had all year.” By David Barbour, Mar 16
“It’s a wonderful showcase for one of this country’s great songwriting teams, even if it’s a mediocre work of theater.” By Zachary Stewart, Mar 9
