Betrayal (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%

(446 Ratings)

Positive

84%

Mixed

12%

Negative

Members say

Great acting, Absorbing, Slow, Intelligent, Great staging

About the Show

Harold Pinter's classic play, which tells the story of an extra-marital affair in reverse order, comes to Broadway starring Tom Hiddleston ('The Avengers'), Zawe Ashton ('Velvet Buzzsaw'), and Charlie Cox ('Daredevil').

From the show:

Betrayal, the sold-out London hit starring Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton, and Charlie Cox comes to Broadway for a strictly limited engagement.

Direct from a standing-room-only hit run in London, Betrayal is the story of an illicit affair that unfolds in reverse—from the end of a marriage to the first forbidden spark. Starring Golden Globe and Olivier Award winner Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers), Zawe Ashton (Velvet Buzzsaw) and Charlie Cox (Daredevil) in their Broadway debuts, this stunning production features the daring vision of one of the UK’s most acclaimed directors.

Show-Score Member Reviews (446)

Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Great staging, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if story of 7-year extra-marital affair with spouse's best friend told in reverse order - play ends with initial flirtation; secrets & lies

Don't see it if don't like sparse set or having all the main characters staying on stage in background even when when they are not in the scene Read more

Profound, Great writing, Absorbing

See it if You are a fan of the leads. Masterful acting by all three.

Don't see it if You are expecting a grand set. The show primarily focuses on the characters and the characters only.

Riveting, Intelligent, Absorbing, A trio of superb performances, it's all about the pauses, isn't it?

See it if you want to see Pinter's most accessible play, impeccably performed.

Don't see it if you want dramas with fireworks, told in a straightforward manner. Read more

Absorbing, Intense, Thought-provoking, Great acting, Great staging

See it if You want to see 3 actors at the top of their game deliver this deeply intense story. Outstanding stage & lighting design. A must see for me.

Don't see it if You absolutely cannot sit through a slower paced play with a 90 minute runtime with no intermission. Hate plays with no set design. Read more

Minimalist, Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Great acting

See it if you are a Pinter fan;willing to pay close attention; terrific acting by all 3 performers; clever dialogue; great lighting.

Don't see it if you don't like a leisurely paced, thoughtful examination of multiple betrayals; non linear plot; minimal staging. Read more

Great staging, Great acting, Ambitious, Absorbing, Clever

See it if You love the challenge of a play about a love triangle that goes backwards in time, and is written by a wordsmith for 3 great actors

Don't see it if There is no action or pyrotechnics, moody

Great staging, Masterful, Intelligent, Wonderful production

See it if You're hungry for Pinter. You've cheated in love. The mystery of relationships keeps you up at night.

Don't see it if You don't like slow-paced, set in limbo plays about British infidelity-it's more subdued than American. Read more

Great acting, Great writing, Absorbing

See it if You want to see a great production of a great play.

Don't see it if You can't follow non-linear narratives.

Critic Reviews (35)

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