“It’s refreshing to see such creativity on the stage, lovingly and vividly produced, seeking to break boundaries in more ways than one.”
By Anita W. HarrisOct 14, 2026Full Review
PLAYREGIONALCLOSED
Wives
David Henry Hwang Theater, Los Angeles, CA
Opened Oct 13, 2026 · Closed Nov 1, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
Regional production: tracked as a buzzy, well-reviewed show that could transfer to Broadway.
2 Positive
2 Mixed
Critics' Take
Critics find this feminist time-hopping comedy well-performed and designed, but the play itself receives mixed reactions for its uneven execution of reimagining history through women's eyes.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
4 reviews2 Positive
2 Mixed
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- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Still, this is an enjoyable and relevant play, despite its flippant jokiness, and with its imperfections.”
By Julyza CommodoreOct 13, 2026Full Review
“Still, best of intentions aside, this one just wasn’t for me.”
StageSceneLA StaffOct 13, 2026Full Review
“The production is tonally imbalanced and far more corny than it is cutting or inspiring.”
By Evan HenersonOct 22, 2026Full Review
