“The Body of Mary is a play that blew my mind.”
By Chloe BoccaraSep 16, 2026Full Review
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The Body of Mary: A Play in Three Acts (of God)
Opened Sep 15, 2026 · Closed Oct 8, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
4 Rave
2 Positive
2 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics praise Cappiello's audacious triptych for its biting humor and feminist examination of Catholic oppression of women, though some find the comedic approach to religious subjects misguided. Most laud its absurdist energy and timely themes.
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Critic Scorecard
8 reviews4 Rave
2 Positive
2 Negative
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“What writer-director Katie Cappiello has wrought are three stories on serious matters.”
By Jon SobelSep 16, 2026Full Review
“Katie Cappiello’s The Body of Mary: A Play in Three Acts (of God) is as funny as it is frightening.”
By Mark RifkinSep 16, 2026Full Review
“Both eye-opening and entertaining, this Off-Broadway play is heaven-sent.”
By Deirdre DonovanSep 15, 2026Full Review
“Cappiello filters those heady topics through a surreal, farcical lens, an apt approach for this age of stupidity.”
By Joey SimsSep 18, 2026Full Review
