“This show charts its own exuberant path through a warm story told with great joy.”
By Patrick MaleyFeb 4, 2025Full Review
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Mystic Pizza
Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn, NJ
Opened Feb 2, 2025 · Closed Feb 23, 2025 · Ran for less than a month
On tour: critics score the tour 77/100. Mystic Pizza national tour reviews →
Regional production: tracked as a buzzy, well-reviewed show that could transfer to Broadway.
3 Rave
4 Positive
1 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics hail this '80s/'90s jukebox musical as a charming, high-energy blast, praising its infectious pop hits and unabashed small-town joy, though it's more uplifting fun than groundbreaking theater.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
8 reviews3 Rave
4 Positive
1 Negative
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- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Mystic Pizza” now playing at the Paper Mill Playhouse, is a fun, upbeat, energetic rom-com jukebox musical which will have you singing along with iconic hits from the 80’s and 90’s including ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun,’ ‘Manic Monday,’ and “Hit Me with Your Best Shot.”
Essex News Daily StaffFeb 6, 2025Full Review
“Paper Mill serves an effervescent, fun, high-energy stage musical that proudly wears its audience-pleasing machinations on its cut-off sleeves.”
“This production has everything going for it with a lively story, exciting musical numbers, and an excellent cast.”
By Marina KennedyFeb 5, 2025Full Review
“And as a result, I experienced the show as a fun jolt of nostalgia, especially when Rustin matches the right song to the right scene...”
By Jay LustigFeb 5, 2025Full Review
