David Byrne's American Utopia NYC Reviews and Tickets
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See it if Way more than a concert, more musical experience with wonderful lighting and staging. One of years best! Loved it.
Don't see it if Even if you don’t know or like Bryne’s music, it’s worth seeing for the musicianship.
See it if ur a Byrne fan (or even if ur not) & want to see a joyful celebration of world music & universal harmony in an inventively-staged concert.
Don't see it if ur looking for a traditional Bway show with a plot, narrative, characters, etc. [Otherwise... just see this much-needed festival of life.] Read more
See it if you want to enjoy a night of great music with exciting choreography, perfect sound and thrilling lighting -not only Byrne but an entire cast
Don't see it if you are looking for a musical that tells a story. This is 1 3/4 hrs of Byrne's songs and talk loaded with important messages.
See it if you're a fan of Byrne or Talking Heads, enjoy constant motion of musicians dancing while playing, creative choreography, edgy music
Don't see it if not a fan of Byrne & his music, want a plot not subtle political commentary, don't like talk of peace and hope, not a fan of loud percussion
See it if you love David Byrne's cerebral music, Byrne in good form w fine percussion-heavy band; impressive choreography, lighting/sets
Don't see it if Byrne's message is full of Kumbaya cliches; needs more variety to sustain 90 minute concert
See it if Inexplicably transcendent concert residency:A revival meeting matches pop/world willing Scot ringmaster with his effusive fervent stan base.
Don't see it if Dirty bare feet may be a choice, but it doesn't make it athletic ballet. Believes in change, or in leading the pack to (political) change. Read more
See it if You’d love to see a fun concert with a fully-realized theatrical staging that exemplifies the central musician & his message perfectly.
Don't see it if You have an intense dislike for Byrne’s music, with its intensive percussion and his [generally] off-pitch singing.
See it if If you like the music, a enjoyed evening out with great music.
Don't see it if This is not a play show. Its concert . Read more
Critic Reviews (21)
CRITIC’S PICK "‘American Utopia’ Is David Byrne’s Neighborhood: This jubilant production, choreographed by Annie-B Parson, transforms an icon of alienation into a cosmically cozy senior statesman."
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"There Is a Party, Everyone Is There: David Byrne’s 'American Utopia' on Broadway"
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"Byrne and a company of 11 musicians, singers and dancers are burning down the house in the Broadway residency of the former Talking Heads frontman's knockout theatrical concert."
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"David Byrne’s ‘American Utopia’ Is a Stunning – and Surprisingly Political – Tour de Force"
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"A hermetic yet loose-jointed amalgam of dance, concert, and TED Talk, the sweet, quirky piece comes across as David Byrne's literal brainchild."
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"‘David Byrne’s 'American Utopia’ Seeks Paradise, No Wires Attached"
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"David Byrne brings his entertaining brain to Broadway in ‘American Utopia,’ and it’s totally dope"
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"In optimistic ‘American Utopia,’ David Byrne offers up reasons to be cheerful"
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"David Byrne’s ‘American Utopia’ lacks plot, but wows audiences with great music"
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"David Byrne's 'American Utopia' Is a Musical Joy Machine on Broadway: The Talking Heads front man comes to Broadway for an extended concert run."
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"DAVID BYRNE'S 'AMERICAN UTOPIA,' A Call To Reject Complacency"
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"This is no eardrum-shattering, pyrotechnics-filled spectacle. It's just an audience-friendly performer surrounded by a gifted group of musicians, singers, and dancers."
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"David Byrne’s American Utopia can be described as a theatrical concert, but let’s call it what it really is: musical therapy for emotionally traumatized audiences...If there was any justice in the world, this show would remain on Broadway forever as a respite from future crises."
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"To say that there is a kinetic thrill emanating from the stage of the St. James Theatre at present is something of an understatement. What you get in David Byrne’s American Utopia is a hundred-minute jolt that stays with you long after you’ve exited onto 44th Street."
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4/5 Stars "A choice gallery of thoughtful songs given a classy staging and headlined by a charismatic star, the exhilarating American Utopia will please David Byrne fans and probably win him plenty of new ones."
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5/5 Stars "Life-affirming isn't a term that should be thrown around casually, but it's the first one that came to mind as I left a performance of David Byrne's 'American Utopia' that was interrupted by several spontaneous standing ovations-not to mention audience members dancing at their seats."
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"David Byrne leads a trio of works (including 'Soft Power' and 'Scotland, PA') that reflect on the state of the union."
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"Evoking nostalgia with an eye to the future in ‘American Utopia’"
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"“David Byrne’s American Utopia” is the perfect first post-pandemic theater to see. It is unlike anything you've seen before - unless you've seen IT before. It is exuberant, joyful, mesmerizing, moving, thoughtful and fun! It is also completely safe. Vaccinations, ID and masks required."
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"Are you a David Byrne fan? It doesn't matter. The iconic singer-songwriter's new Broadway show gives new meaning to 'Fifty Shades of Grey' with a nod toward cautionary optimism."
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"Downtown stalwart Annie-B Parson has inventively choreographed and staged this once-in-a-lifetime show to a fare-thee-well, creating museum-worthy pictures which brings these songs to life in a way no one has done before."
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