“This is a strange and surprising yarn, meticulously unspooled.”
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The Holes
The Wild Project · 2h
Opened Sep 23, 2026 · Closes Oct 18, 2026
2 Positive
3 Mixed
1 Negative
Critics' Take
Friedlich's reworked early play about a bartender and his family's mysterious back room earns mixed reviews. Critics find the premise intriguing but the execution uneven, with some praising its provocative themes while others question its coherence.
Critic Scorecard
6 reviews2 Positive
3 Mixed
1 Negative
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“For all its shagginess, I would recommend seeing The Holes, an imperfect play that still feels groundbreaking.”
“Friedlich knows that his idea is funny, but he doesn’t sit with it long enough for us to move past the humor and feel something more.”
“The Holes wants to have it both ways as a straight drama about gentrification and an absurdist romp about sex, violence, and fragile masculinity, and with a meandering second act, it achieves neither.”
“But in The Holes as it is, the Beavis and Butthead of it all never left me.”
Audience Scorecard
43 audience reviews
B+
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about The Holes?
Friedlich's reworked early play about a bartender and his family's mysterious back room earns mixed reviews. Critics find the premise intriguing but the execution uneven, with some praising its provocative themes while others question its coherence. (CriticScore 69/100 from 6 reviews.)
Is The Holes worth seeing?
Probably, if the material interests you. Critics say The Holes is worth seeing (69/100 from 6 reviews) — it works best if the premise or cast appeals to you.
What is the CriticScore for The Holes?
The Holes has a CriticScore of 69/100 based on 6 professional reviews. This is rated "Worth Seeing".
Is The Holes still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, The Holes is currently playing at The Wild Project Off-Broadway. It is scheduled to close on October 18, 2026.
Where is The Holes playing Off-Broadway?
The Holes is playing at The Wild Project.
How long is The Holes?
The Holes has a runtime of 2 hours with no intermission.
Is The Holes appropriate for children?
The Holes is recommended for Ages 12+.
Current Cast
- Bubba WeilerCast
- Grantham ColemanCast
- Tina BenkoCast
- Jack MulhernCast
Original Cast
- Bubba WeilerCast
- Grantham ColemanCast
- Tina BenkoCast
- Jack MulhernCast
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 69/100 (6 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Sep 23, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 18, 2026
- Running
- Just opened
- Runtime
- 2h
- Age
- Ages 12+
- Theater
- The Wild Project
- Synopsis
- The Holes is a new dark comedy about gentrification, pleasure, and mysterious forms of ecstasy taking hold of one community.
- Data Last Updated
- October 5, 2026
