“Primary Trust is the sort of play that reminds us why theater matters.”
By Ernest KearneyJun 8, 2026Full Review
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Primary Trust
Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, CA
Opened May 29, 2026 · Closed Jun 28, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
Regional production: tracked as a buzzy, well-reviewed show that could transfer to Broadway.
5 Rave
2 Positive
Critics' Take
Critics celebrate Eboni Booth's Pulitzer-winning "Primary Trust" as a quietly marvelous, lyrical triumph. Petey McGee's portrayal of lonely Kenneth earns widespread praise in this disarming tale of hope, healing, and human connection.
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Critic Scorecard
7 reviews5 Rave
2 Positive
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- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Booth’s deeply sympathetic rendering of a good man navigating a life of crises is 95 minutes of sublimity.”
By Evan HenersonMay 31, 2026Full Review
“In its unassuming way, ‘Primary Trust’ is one of the most moving things on an L.A. stage this season.”
Indulge Magazine StaffMay 29, 2026Full Review
“I advise you to run, not walk to the Mark Taper Forum to catch this most extraordinary of Pulitzer Prize honorees.”
StageSceneLA StaffMay 29, 2026Full Review
“‘Primary Trust’ is a tonic for ailing spirits.”
By Charles McNultyMay 29, 2026Full Review
