A Delicate Balance NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (136)
See it if you like great acting with superb direction. One of my fav Albee works, the other who's afraid. A must see with great actors.
Don't see it if Albee is not for everyone, so do some research on Albee first to see if he is for you.
See it if Beautifully mounted, well directed with outstanding talent, great energy and touching. Remarkable cast! The book was prettified.
Don't see it if if a production reflecting current problems is not interesting to you.
See it if You love strong performances and Albee's writing. It's a wonderful play.
Don't see it if you don't like slow plays or thinking plays. It's a play more for the mind.
See it if This is one of Albee's best works. The performances this time don't quite connect, however. A disappointment, but a noble effort
Don't see it if you're not willing to support important work, even if flawed
See it if you're a fan of albee, drama, and great actors
Don't see it if you prefer light, fluffy entertainment or to leave the theatre on a high
See it if you are a fan of Albee and his themes. Great performances.
Don't see it if you prefer faster paced shows.
See it if you enjoy family dynamics on a gorgeous set with amazing acting
Don't see it if you prefer a big stage musical.
See it if You love the stars of the show.
Don't see it if If you wanted something fresh from the material. Missed its mark.
Critic Reviews (14)
"A Christmas fruitcake left out too long - boozy and loaded with goodies - but its also on the dry side. Albee’s writing brims with black humor and red-hot loathing. The show, by contrast, is a benign beige."
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"MacKinnon’s feisty if occasionally restless revival makes intriguing work of Albee. The production can feel like it’s oscillating speeds, but the constant is shimmering character work, and why wouldn’t you expect that from such a cast of heavy-hitters?"
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"Despite the witty lines and a handful of exciting moments, the production is a three-hour, very static bore."
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"Perhaps to those watching an Albee play for the first time, the delicate balance will be realized. For those who've seen it--and much of his canon--before, this revival could feel a bit off-balance."
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"In this bracing new revival, fine actors find the warmth in Albee’s stinging message. It's a pleasure to see them in roles that accommodate both their intensity and their flair for nuance."
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"Great Edward Albee, tepid production...although the play still dazzles with wit, gorgeous writing and the lurking terror of mortality, Director Pam MacKinnon spells things out here instead of letting Albee toy with us through suggestion and suspense. Nothing, alas, is delicate."
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