“Edward Albee won his third Pulitzer prize for this 1991 play. Belatedly it now makes its Broadway debut a year and a half after his death.”
PLAYCLOSED
Three Tall Women
Opened Mar 29, 2018 · Closed Jun 24, 2018 · Ran for 3 months
54 Rave
6 Positive
2 Mixed
1 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics hail this Albee revival as a triumph, with near-universal praise for Glenda Jackson's commanding return to Broadway after 30 years and stellar work from Metcalf and Pill. Mantello's direction sharpens the Pulitzer winner's bleak wit and emotional precision.
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Critic Scorecard
63 reviews54 Rave
6 Positive
2 Mixed
1 Negative
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“Indeed, the brilliance of the acting shines through in this marvelous production.”
“Three Tall Women is one towering masterpiece, a rare example of a production that is so perfectly conceived and executed that it enthralls for every second it’s on stage and intrigues long beyond the time we spend in the theater.”
“As such, it succeeds gloriously in this staging, thanks to Joe Mantello’s simultaneously razor-sharp and tender direction and a trio of ideally cast actresses.”
“A season-and-a-half after the playwright’s death, Three Tall Women stands as a riveting, acid-dipped memorial to the both of them.”
Audience Scorecard
674 audience reviews
A
Loving It
Awards Scorecard
2017-18 season79
Decorated
Won Best Actress (Play) + 1 more
Pulitzer Prize for Drama Winner (1994)
Drama Desk:2 wins / 7 nomsOuter Critics:2 wins / 4 nomsLortel Award:2 winsDrama League:2 noms
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicAll Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Three Tall Women?
Critics hail this Albee revival as a triumph, with near-universal praise for Glenda Jackson's commanding return to Broadway after 30 years and stellar work from Metcalf and Pill. Mantello's direction sharpens the Pulitzer winner's bleak wit and emotional precision. (CriticScore 87/100 from 63 reviews.)
Is Three Tall Women worth seeing?
Absolutely — Three Tall Women is one of the season's most acclaimed shows, earning a rare 87/100 from 63 critics. Don't miss it.
What is the CriticScore for Three Tall Women?
Three Tall Women has a CriticScore of 87/100 based on 63 professional reviews. This is considered a "Critical Gold" show.
Is Three Tall Women still running on Broadway?
No, Three Tall Women has closed. It played at John Golden Theatre and closed on June 24, 2018.
Theater Scorecard
Typical VenueThe John Golden Theatre offers good sightlines from most seats, though sound quality can vary, especially under the mezzanine. Seating comfort is typical of older theaters with tight legroom, but the venue maintains a pleasant ambiance overall. Facilities are adequate, though not exceptional.
Original Broadway Cast
- Glenda JacksonAWinner: Actress (Play)
- Laurie MetcalfBWinner: Featured Actress (Play)
- Alison PillC
- Joseph MedeirosThe Boy
Creative Team
- Joe MantelloDirector
- Edward AlbeePlaywright
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 87/100 (63 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Mar 29, 2018
- Closed
- Jun 24, 2018
- Run Length
- 3 months
- Synopsis
- Two-time Academy Award winner GLENDA JACKSON makes her long-awaited return to Broadway alongside three-time Emmy and Tony winner LAURIE METCALF and Tony nominee ALISON PILL in the Broadway premiere of Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, "Three Tall Women."
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
