“SHIFTERS at the Theatre is everything magical about live theater and the human imagination.”
Off-BwayPlayOriginal
OFF-BROADWAYPLAYORIGINALNOW PLAYING
Shifters
Cherry Lane Theatre · 1h 45m · Opened Jul 16, 2026 · Closes Sep 13, 2026
Critics' Take
Critics praise Benedict Lombe's intimate two-hander as a profoundly engaging love story, with Heather Agyepong and Daniel Ezra delivering stellar performances that bring nuanced depth to a universal tale of romance across sixteen years.
Critic Scorecard
12 reviewsSort:
“Shifters is not your typical play — the director and the playwright built something rare together.”
“Agyepong and Ezra take these fully realized characters and give them a believable, natural rapport, helping Shifters transcend its familiar setup.”
“Shifters may be a very small play but it strikes a symphony of resonant chords.”
“Shifters is a mosaic of meticulously cut and polished gems.”
Audience Scorecard
41 audience reviews
A-
Liking It
Showtimes
This Week(Aug 3–9)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Shifters?
Critics praise Benedict Lombe's intimate two-hander as a profoundly engaging love story, with Heather Agyepong and Daniel Ezra delivering stellar performances that bring nuanced depth to a universal tale of romance across sixteen years. (CriticScore 74/100 from 12 reviews.)
Is Shifters worth seeing?
Probably, if the material interests you. Critics say Shifters is worth seeing (74/100 from 12 reviews) — it works best if the premise or cast appeals to you.
What is the CriticScore for Shifters?
Shifters has a CriticScore of 74/100 based on 12 professional reviews. This is rated "Worth Seeing".
Is Shifters still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, Shifters is currently playing at Cherry Lane Theatre Off-Broadway. It is scheduled to close on September 13, 2026.
Where is Shifters playing Off-Broadway?
Shifters is playing at Cherry Lane Theatre.
How long is Shifters?
Shifters has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes with no intermission.
Is Shifters appropriate for children?
Shifters is recommended for Ages 16+.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Benedict LombePlaywright
- Lynette LintonDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 74/100 (12 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Jul 16, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 13, 2026
- Running
- 1 month Off-Broadway
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Age
- Ages 16+
- Theater
- Cherry Lane Theatre
- Synopsis
- Shifters is the intimate story of two old friends whose lives pull them apart, only for them to boomerang back to each other.
- Data Last Updated
- August 8, 2026
