A Delicate Balance
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A Delicate Balance
86

A Delicate Balance NYC Reviews and Tickets

86%
(136 Ratings)
Positive
90%
Mixed
7%
Negative
3%
Members say
Great acting, Great singing, Must see, Entertaining, Absorbing

About the Show

John Lithgow and Glenn Close star in Edward Albee's masterwork about a married couple struggling with their divorced daughter, alcoholic sister, and best friends all visiting on the same weekend.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (136)

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1136 Reviews | 383 Followers
55
Disappointing, Dull, Slow, Unengaging, Nice set

See it if I was so disappointed in DB. GClose was dull! No one could lift the show above her dead weight. I wanted one of the many drinks poured!

Don't see it if Albee creates fascinating situations and characters, but this production had no life. Not enjoyable.

124 Reviews | 173 Followers
40
Confusing, Dated, Disappointing

See it if probably just don't see it, even if you're a fan of Albee, and even despite the phenomenal cast.

Don't see it if you're on the fence about it. The first-rate cast does not help this from being a deeply confused and confusing production.

60 Reviews | 21 Followers
25
Banal, Confusing, Excruciating, Slow, Boring

See it if you are a huge play buff and tend to go see shows because they feature big name actors.

Don't see it if you don't like shows in which the characters complain and bicker endlessly. My least favourite show to date.

39 Reviews | 9 Followers
100
Absorbing, Delightful, Enchanting, Exquisite, Great acting

See it if You like wonderful, moving theater with GREAT acting. See it if you want to laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time. A celebration of life

Don't see it if All you want is splash. (OBVIOUSLY THIS REVIEW WAS PUT UNDER THE WRONG SHOW. SPEAKING HERE, OF COURSE OF THE COLOR PURPLE.) Read more

22 Reviews | 4 Followers
100
Must see, Original, Profound, Refreshing, Resonant

See it if you want a good cry and to feel empowered as a woman and a human being.

Don't see it if you don't like musicals or absorbing storylines.

21 Reviews | 6 Followers
100
Absorbing, Entertaining

See it if You love powerful voices

Don't see it if You want a lot of dancing and flashy costumes

42 Reviews | 6 Followers
92
Absorbing, Funny, Entertaining, Great singing, Must see

See it if you like show-stopping numbers and great story-telling.

Don't see it if you can't handle realistic storylines

37 Reviews | 13 Followers
86
Clever, Funny, Indulgent, Thought-provoking

See it if You love Edward Albee! A classic play performed excellently by a terrific cast.

Don't see it if You don't like plays and you don't like watching true talent.

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