“Harold Brighouse's Zack is a delightful rediscovered comedy of character with many colorful roles which actors can sink their teeth into.”
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Zack
Theatre Row – Theater Four · 2h
Opened Mar 8, 2026 · Closed Mar 28, 2026 · Ran for less than a month
3 Positive
2 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics find this rare Brighouse revival a charming but minor work that lacks the heft of his classic "Hobson's Choice," with mixed reactions to the Mint Theater's production.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
5 reviews3 Positive
2 Negative
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“At a cultural moment when empathy feels alarmingly scarce, Zack’s sweet humanity lands with unexpected force.”
“Even when the loosey goosey narrative beats feel arbitrary, the writers at least keep it funny and light.”
“While Zack may not be among Brighouse's finest achievements, the play might benefit from an approach that delicately plumbs the covert charms and trusts the surprises to emerge on their own.”
“This time it’s plucked a British play written in 1916 by Harold Brighouse called Zack.”
Audience Scorecard
56 audience reviews
C+
Disliking It
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Zack?
Critics find this rare Brighouse revival a charming but minor work that lacks the heft of his classic "Hobson's Choice," with mixed reactions to the Mint Theater's production. (CriticScore 65/100 from 5 reviews.)
Is Zack worth seeing?
Probably, if the material interests you. Critics say Zack is worth seeing (65/100 from 5 reviews) — it works best if the premise or cast appeals to you.
What is the CriticScore for Zack?
Zack has a CriticScore of 65/100 based on 5 professional reviews. This is rated "Worth Seeing".
Is Zack still running Off-Broadway?
No, Zack has closed. It played at Theatre Row – Theater Four and closed on March 28, 2026.
How long is Zack?
Zack has a runtime of 2 hours with no intermission.
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 65/100 (5 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Mar 8, 2026
- Closed
- Mar 28, 2026
- Run Length
- less than a month
- Runtime
- 2h
- Theater
- Theatre Row – Theater Four
- Synopsis
- Zachariah Munning has a natural sweetness that is unappreciated by his family. They long ago decided he was just lazy and dim. Zack’s calculating mother and cold-blooded brother are scheming to take advantage of a rich relative who is coming to visit. They believe her wealth might solve the problem of their failing business and are ready to sacrifice Zack for their own aims.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
