“At a cultural moment when empathy feels alarmingly scarce, Zack’s sweet humanity lands with unexpected force.” By Roma Torre, Mar 10 · 4/5 stars
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Zack
Theatre Row – Theater Four · 2h
Opened Mar 8, 2026 · Closed Mar 28, 2026 · Ran for less than a month
5 Positive
2 Mixed
3 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics are divided on this Mint Theater revival of Brighouse's 1916 comedy, with some charmed by its Edwardian warmth and themes of kindness triumphing over greed, while others find it a stale, plotless relic that lacks the heft of "Hobson's Choice."
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Critic Scorecard
10 reviews5 Positive
2 Mixed
3 Negative
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- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Harold Brighouse's Zack is a delightful rediscovered comedy of character with many colorful roles which actors can sink their teeth into.” By Victor Gluck, Mar 15
“Ultimately it is Virginia who takes control and drives the play to its inevitable conclusion...” By Colin Macdonald, Mar 5
“All the actors mentioned above bring the right spice to their roles, from ditzy darling Guichard to blunt and sturdy Runnette, creating a lively, well-seasoned tableau that evokes the charm and whimsy of 1920s cinema.” By Paola Bellu, Mar 11
“I thoroughly enjoyed the production, mainly for its title character.” By Cary Wong
