“In an era when new plays often struggle to find both intellectual rigor and theatrical propulsion, Spare Parts manages to deliver both.” By Gregory Fletcher, Mar 9
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Spare Parts
Theatre Row - Theatre Three · 1h 35m
Opened Mar 8, 2026 · Closed Apr 30, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
1 Rave
4 Positive
2 Mixed
Critics' Take
Critics praise "Spare Parts" for its provocative exploration of mortality and hubris, with playwright David J. Glass's biomedical expertise lending authenticity to this timely sci-fi drama about a tech billionaire's quest to cheat aging.
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Critic Scorecard
7 reviews1 Rave
4 Positive
2 Mixed
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“What lingers, in the end, is the uncomfortable recognition that the characters’ hubris is not entirely alien.” By Tony Marinelli, Mar 15
“Buttressed by big ideas and gripping performances, Spare Parts is both livelier and more entertaining than his previous play.” By Zachary Stewart, Mar 9
“The dramatic twists of the play's conclusion do somewhat strain the nuanced drama set up by its first hour.” Stage Buddy Staff
“The ending is quite good, in a shocking ‘oh, they went there!’ kind of way, which director Michael Herwitz handles with a sure hand.” The Interested Bystander Staff
