“Wildly entertaining, with a fab Hamish Linklater as an egocentric narcissistic film director spouting idiotic blather you can't get enough of.” By Mark Rifkin, Jan 16
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The Disappear
Opened Jan 15, 2026 · Closed Feb 22, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
1 Rave
4 Positive
5 Mixed
8 Negative
Critics' Take
Schmidt's comedy about a narcissistic filmmaker earns praise for its stellar cast but divides critics on its tonal inconsistency and underdeveloped themes, with some finding it wildly entertaining while others deem it a baffling, incomplete puzzle.
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Critic Scorecard
18 reviews1 Rave
4 Positive
5 Mixed
8 Negative
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- Tier 3: 40%
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“Nevertheless, for all its flaws, The Disappear (an awkward title) is a fun show, the kind of marital comedy no one writes for the stage anymore but once populated Broadway.” By Victor Gluck, Jan 29
“The Disappear probably won’t leave you quaking with laughter or shaking with grim recognition of your own frail mortality.” By Zachary Stewart, Jan 16
“A pleasant entertainment, especially if you enjoy how good actors can elevate a script.” By David Walters, Jan 16
“While much of the writing, action, and reactions skillfully skewer the artistic ego and temperament, the ongoing solipsistic behavior and arguments make some characters arguably less and less sympathetic as the story continues after intermission.” By Rob Lester, Jan 15
