Farinelli and the King
Closed 2h 30m
Farinelli and the King
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Farinelli and the King NYC Reviews and Tickets

82%
(540 Ratings)
Positive
89%
Mixed
8%
Negative
3%
Members say
Great acting, Great singing, Absorbing, Great staging, Entertaining

About the Show

Oscar and three-time Tony winner Mark Rylance returns to Broadway in this new drama about Spain's King Phillippe V's bond with a legendary castrato. 

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Show-Score Member Reviews (540)

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444 Reviews | 79 Followers
80
Great acting, Great singing, Entertaining

See it if Mark Rylance is superb as King Philippe. Counter tenor arias are enchanting. Illuminating information about little known history.

Don't see it if You hate operatic singing.

261 Reviews | 70 Followers
80
Clever, Enchanting, Exquisite, Great acting, Great singing

See it if Exquisite jewel of a mood play exploring the restorative powers of music and the nature of public and private self

Don't see it if You don’t love arias or counter tenors; need a straight dramatic play bc this is much more of a magical evocation of a mad king and a singer

119 Reviews | 16 Followers
80
Funny, Entertaining, Great singing, Slow, Great acting

See it if You like plays and enjoy opera as well. Unique staging where audience sits on the stage as well in addition to regular seats. Unique story.

Don't see it if You do not like plays and opera and are looking for a musical only.

408 Reviews | 86 Followers
80
Clever, Enchanting, Great acting, Great staging, Absorbing

See it if you want to see an exceptional performance by Mark Rylance, you enjoy clever character-driven plays with enough humor and intrigue.

Don't see it if you want to see something more dramatic instead of a character study. If you don’t like period pieces or two actors playing one character.

286 Reviews | 23 Followers
80
Great acting, Absorbing, Uneven

See it if You wan't to see an all-star performance from Mark Rylance - the man is an absolute gem and impossible to take your eyes off!

Don't see it if You want a play that's a little more even - when Rylance leaves the stage, the show slows immediately and doesn't quite hold its draw.

107 Reviews | 30 Followers
80
Enchanting, Funny, Great acting, Exquisite, Lilting

See it if You like historical drama & baroque music. The play is different & beautiful from the set to the acting. It’s funny, sad, & feels English.

Don't see it if You’re not a Rylance fan. You don’t like Opera. You need realism.

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77 Reviews | 83 Followers
80
Enchanting, Great acting, Absorbing, Mark rylance is king!

See it if you like to see a masterful performance by Mark Rylance-who is brilliant; an interesting absorbing period play, with beautiful music.

Don't see it if you are looking for a fast paced play; or don't like period pieces.

118 Reviews | 48 Followers
80
Great acting, Great singing, Quirky, Thought-provoking

See it if you enjoy historical dramas and opera.

Don't see it if You want a big showy production with lots of bells and whistles. This is about the acting.

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