“This incarnation of The Pass reveals it to be a thrilling psychological drama with searing performances that has been given a vigorous presentation.”
Off-BwayPlayOriginal
OFF-BROADWAYPLAYORIGINALNOW PLAYING
The Pass
Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa · 1h 40m · Opened Aug 4, 2026 · Closes Sep 4, 2026
Critics' Take
Donnelly's 2014 drama about a closeted footballer receives mixed reviews in its U.S. premiere, with critics praising its exploration of toxic masculinity and sexuality but finding it uneven and less impactful than its timely premise suggests.
Critic Scorecard
6 reviewsSort:
“Daniella Caggiano’s production remains engaging and highly enjoyable.”
“Audiences looking for a bit of eye candy won’t be disappointed by this sincere yet somewhat dated look at the travails of closeted athletes in the early part of this century.”
TheaterMania StaffFull Review
“But “The Pass” is something of a tease — sexy, twisty, suspenseful, but also downbeat and misleading.”
“Despite a slick production and some fantastic actors, however, this production suffers from a few key flaws that spoil the overall effect.”
Audience Scorecard
19 audience reviews
C
Disliking It
Showtimes
This Week(Aug 3–9)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about The Pass?
Donnelly's 2014 drama about a closeted footballer receives mixed reviews in its U.S. premiere, with critics praising its exploration of toxic masculinity and sexuality but finding it uneven and less impactful than its timely premise suggests. (CriticScore 70/100 from 6 reviews.)
Is The Pass worth seeing?
Probably, if the material interests you. Critics say The Pass is worth seeing (70/100 from 6 reviews) — it works best if the premise or cast appeals to you.
What is the CriticScore for The Pass?
The Pass has a CriticScore of 70/100 based on 6 professional reviews. This is rated "Worth Seeing".
Is The Pass still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, The Pass is currently playing at Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa Off-Broadway. It is scheduled to close on September 4, 2026.
Where is The Pass playing Off-Broadway?
The Pass is playing at Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa.
How long is The Pass?
The Pass has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes with no intermission.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 70/100 (6 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Aug 4, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 4, 2026
- Running
- Just opened
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Intermissions
- 0
- Theater
- Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa
- Data Last Updated
- August 8, 2026
