“It’s a message that bears repeating now and again, and it’s seldom rendered more accessibly or beautifully than it is here.”
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The Saviors
Atlantic Stage 2 · 2h 45m · Opened Jul 27, 2026 · Closes Aug 15, 2026
Critics' Take
Weiler's tender drama about faith, friendship, and compassion earns strong praise for its emotional depth and remarkable performances by age-appropriate teen actors, though some critics find it doesn't fully deliver on its ambitious themes.
Critic Scorecard
19 reviewsSort:
“The new play from Bubba Weiler is another can't-miss excavation of the heart.”
“Bubba Weiler emerges as a major playwriting talent with The Saviors, his second major Off-Broadway production, now at the Atlantic Theater Company.”
Theater Life StaffFull Review
“The play is something of a miracle, both in the terrain it covers and the way it manages to do so without constricting itself to convention or condescension.”
“That each member of this quartet is achingly vulnerable only adds to the impact of this quiet stunner.”
Audience Scorecard
286 audience reviews
B+
Liking It
Showtimes
This Week(Aug 3–9)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about The Saviors?
Weiler's tender drama about faith, friendship, and compassion earns strong praise for its emotional depth and remarkable performances by age-appropriate teen actors, though some critics find it doesn't fully deliver on its ambitious themes. (CriticScore 80/100 from 19 reviews.)
Is The Saviors worth seeing?
Yes. The Saviors earns strong reviews from critics (80/100 from 19 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for The Saviors?
The Saviors has a CriticScore of 80/100 based on 19 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is The Saviors still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, The Saviors is currently playing at Atlantic Stage 2 Off-Broadway. It is scheduled to close on August 15, 2026.
Where is The Saviors playing Off-Broadway?
The Saviors is playing at Atlantic Stage 2.
How long is The Saviors?
The Saviors has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Lileana Blain-CruzDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 80/100 (19 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Jul 27, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 15, 2026
- Running
- 1 month Off-Broadway
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Theater
- Atlantic Stage 2
- Synopsis
- The Saviors is a new play about faith, boyhood, and the bonds that break and tie.
- Data Last Updated
- August 8, 2026
