David Byrne's American Utopia (Broadway)
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David Byrne's American Utopia (Broadway)
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David Byrne's American Utopia (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

87%
(504 Ratings)
Positive
94%
Mixed
4%
Negative
2%
Members say
Entertaining, Great singing, Great staging, Delightful, Clever

A theatrical concert of David Byrne's iconic music.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (504)

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193 Reviews | 29 Followers
100
Refreshing, Thought-provoking, Enchanting, Absorbing

See it if You are a fan of David Byrne's music, his international musicians & his quirkiness.

Don't see it if If you need a linear plot type musical because this aint it!

93 Reviews | 5 Followers
100
Masterful, Exquisite, Enchanting, Delightful, Absorbing

See it if you enjoy performance, music, storytelling, and dance. It's hypnotic, immersive, and beautiful.

Don't see it if Can't think of any reason. There's a bit of politicaI preaching in there but I loved it. May not be for conservatives. Read more

53 Reviews | 5 Followers
100
Refreshing, Profound, Masterful, Great singing, Delightful

See it if you like David Byrne And the talking heads or just great music if you’re a conscious human being who enjoys performance art and music

Don't see it if You’re not a conscious human being who Doesn’t like music and political expression

762 Reviews | 147 Followers
100
Fun evening, Great music, Great choreography, Great singing, Great staging

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

57 Reviews | 6 Followers
100
Must see, Masterful, Great staging, Great singing, Delightful

See it if You are human. You’ve heard a Talking Heads song. You like intelligent, choregraphed concerts. You want a once-in-lifetime experience.

Don't see it if You are not human. You don’t like loud music and occasional strobe lighting.

116 Reviews | 18 Followers
100
The greatest choreographed concert ever

See it if You like the Talking Heads and/or appreciate avanti guard performances.

Don't see it if You want to see a play. This is more of a concert.

260 Reviews | 55 Followers
100
Relevant, Great staging, Enchanting, Exquisite, Ambitious

See it if You like incredible music performed by some of the best musicians in the world.

Don't see it if You are expecting a Broadway musical or juke box production. Read more

84 Reviews | 8 Followers
99
Clever, Great singing, Entertaining, Enchanting, Absorbing

See it if you like David Byrne's music and his message; like a minimalistic approach to a show

Don't see it if you don't like Byrne; if you expect extravaganza or an over the top Broadway show/concert

Critic Reviews (22)

Variety
October 20th, 2019
For a previous production

"David Byrne’s ‘American Utopia’ Is a Stunning – and Surprisingly Political – Tour de Force"
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The Hollywood Reporter
October 20th, 2019
For a previous production

"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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The Observer
October 20th, 2019
For a previous production

"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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The Washington Post
October 20th, 2019
For a previous production

"David Byrne brings his entertaining brain to Broadway in ‘American Utopia,’ and it’s totally dope"
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AM New York
October 22nd, 2019
For a previous production

"David Byrne’s ‘American Utopia’ lacks plot, but wows audiences with great music"
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Theatermania
October 20th, 2019
For a previous production

"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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BroadwayWorld
October 21st, 2019
For a previous production

"DAVID BYRNE'S 'AMERICAN UTOPIA,' A Call To Reject Complacency"
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Talkin' Broadway
October 20th, 2019
For a previous production

"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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