“In this Henry Lewis-Jonathan Sayer-Henry Shields comedy where everything that can go wrong absolutely does, the result is one of the most laugh-filled works that has ever jollied a stage.”
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The Play That Goes Wrong
New World Stages · 2h · Opened Feb 11, 2019 · 7+ years Off-Broadway
Critics' Take
Critics hail this slapstick farce as hysterically funny with non-stop laughs from start to finish, though one dismisses it as a blatant rip-off of "Noises Off." Most agree the physical comedy and escalating chaos deliver relentless audience howls.
Critic Scorecard
6 reviewsSort:
“It is escapist comedy at its most outrageous, so plan your escape now to New World Stages to enjoy the Off-Broadway engagement of this irrepressible hit.”
“Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this British comedy is one of New York’s funniest shows.”
“The bit inspires another of the several mid-play applause breaks.”
“Without a dull unfunny moment in this two hour production, I’d say it’s quite an achievement, one that even on second viewing, kept me laughing from the first second to the last.”
Times Square Chronicles StaffFull Review
Audience Scorecard
8.2K audience reviews
A-
Liking It
Awards Scorecard
7
Nominated
Lortel Award:2 noms
Award Recognition
Lucille Lortel Awards
- ☆Outstanding Featured Actor in a PlayNominated
- ☆Outstanding Scenic DesignNominated
Showtimes
This Week(Sep 7–13)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about The Play That Goes Wrong?
Critics hail this slapstick farce as hysterically funny with non-stop laughs from start to finish, though one dismisses it as a blatant rip-off of "Noises Off." Most agree the physical comedy and escalating chaos deliver relentless audience howls. (CriticScore 86/100 from 6 reviews.)
Is The Play That Goes Wrong worth seeing?
Absolutely — The Play That Goes Wrong is one of the season's most acclaimed shows, earning a rare 86/100 from 6 critics. Don't miss it.
What is the CriticScore for The Play That Goes Wrong?
The Play That Goes Wrong has a CriticScore of 86/100 based on 6 professional reviews. This is considered a "Critical Gold" show.
Is The Play That Goes Wrong still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, The Play That Goes Wrong is currently playing at New World Stages Off-Broadway.
Where is The Play That Goes Wrong playing Off-Broadway?
The Play That Goes Wrong is playing at New World Stages.
How long is The Play That Goes Wrong?
The Play That Goes Wrong has a runtime of 2 hours, including 1 intermission.
Is The Play That Goes Wrong appropriate for children?
The Play That Goes Wrong is recommended for Ages 8+.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Mark BellDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 86/100 (6 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Feb 11, 2019
- Running
- 7+ years Off-Broadway
- Runtime
- 2h
- Intermissions
- 1
- Age
- Ages 8+
- Theater
- New World Stages
- Synopsis
- The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, fresh from hits such as Two Sisters, The Lion and The Wardrobe, Cat, and James and the Peach, has received a substantial bequest and is putting on a performance of The Murder at Haversham Manor – a 1920s murder mystery play, similar to The Mousetrap, which has the right number of parts for its members.
- Data Last Updated
- September 13, 2026
