A Doll's House, Part 2 NYC Reviews and Tickets

86%

(973 Ratings)

Positive

93%

Mixed

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Members say

Great acting, Clever, Funny, Absorbing, Intelligent

About the Show

Lucas Hnath's Tony-nominated sequel to Ibsen's masterwork now stars Tony winner Julie White as Nora. Directed by Tony winner Sam Gold.

In the final scene of 'A Doll's House,' Nora Helmer makes the shocking decision to leave her husband and children, and begin a life on her own. This climactic event—when Nora slams the door on everything in her life—instantly propelled world drama into the modern age. In 'A Doll’s House, Part 2,' many years have passed since Nora’s exit. Suddenly, there’s a knock on that same door. Nora has returned. But why? And what will it mean for those she left behind? Lucas Hnath’s new play also stars Tony winner Jayne Houdyshell and Tony nominee Stephen McKinley Henderson.

Show-Score Member Reviews (973)

Clever, Great acting, Intelligent, Slow, Overrated

See it if you enjoy mostly veteran actors performing really well, in an interesting disquisition on marriage that is clever and often light-hearted

Don't see it if you expect something with gravitas -- this play is more like a parody than a serious work of drama, so its best play Tony nom. is excessive

Funny, Delightful, Entertaining

See it if IF YOU LIKE PLAYS ABOUT PEOPLE MAKING DIFFICULT DECISIONS TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES DRASTICALLY.ACTING WAS SUPERB AND QUITE FUNNY.GOOD SHOW.

Don't see it if IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND A WOMEN'S FEELING ABOUT HER CONTROLLED LIFE.THE MAIN CHARACTER IS VERY MUCH AHEAD OF HER TIME.NOT FOR CHAUVINISTS.

Clever, Entertaining, Great acting, Funny, Overrated

See it if You love these actors. And want to be entertained and feel like you're seeing something smart.

Don't see it if You want a play with real heart and a real plot.

Great acting, Slow, Thought-provoking, Absorbing

See it if You love the original Ibsen play, Laurie Metcalf and/or Chris Cooper

Don't see it if you're expecting Ibsen quality writing or you don't know anything about A Doll's House.

Entertaining, Funny, Thought-provoking, Clever

See it if You enjoy clever continuation of Ibsens Dolls House, solid acting, mix of humor & serious themes w/shifting perspectives

Don't see it if You expect a serious intense drama, fancy sets, large cast. Familiarity with Ibsen play would be helpful

Absorbing, Clever, Funny, Great acting, Masterful

See it if you love watching skilled actors doing what they do best - becoming someone different right before your eyes.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy seeing a well acted play with actors at the TOP of their profession. Read more

Clever, Great acting, Thought-provoking

See it if you like shows about strong women. Ideally, you will also know A Doll's House, but it's not actually necessary.

Don't see it if you believe in very specific gender rolls.

Great acting, Great writing, Relevant, Funny, Clever

See it if You want to see a quick, 90 minutes play featuring 4 actors performing at the top of their game. This show never has a dull moment.

Don't see it if Ideas about divorce and relationships don’t interest you. You don’t like shows with very small sets and small casts.

Critic Reviews (68)

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