Hangmen (Broadway)

See it if You like dark humor; great storytelling; a superb cast does a great job with a magnificent script. Fantastic staging keeps things moving.

Don't see it if You have a hard time with heavy accents. Or if you can’t sit still for two and a half hours to get the full impact of the plot twists.

Also I saw this off Broadway and loved it. Happy to say it’s just as much fun if not more now on a bigger stage.... Read more Read less

See it if So we’ll acted, well written, well staged.

Don't see it if You don’t want to see or think about hangings.

See it if You can deal with what actually looks like a hanging of a live person. It is very unsettling. Black comedy is your thing.

Don't see it if You have no interest in British black comedy. This is THE blackest of them all. You are not a fan of Martin McDonagh.

See it if if a fan of McDonagh & his brand of "gallows humor". Very well acted (especially Dan Stevens & Mark Addy).

Don't see it if you have trouble with heavy Brit accents which can make the plot difficult to follow at times. 1st act too long & could use trimming.

Also This is not up there with McDonagh's best, but worth seeing. Still in previews so may get tighter.... Read more Read less

See it if you love semi-surprising, semi-mysterious, slow-yet-engaging British dramas; find humor in the macabre; are a fan of anyone in the cast.

Don't see it if you dislike dark, British humor; will be uncomfortable with making light of death; find misogynistic and fat jokes about girls unacceptable.

Also They’re making murder look easy at the Golden Theatre. While Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen, about Harry, a snobbish second-best British hangman (Mark Addy); his guileless sidekick-cum-enemy Syd (Ewen Bremner); conniving-and-cool Mooney (Dan Stevens); and a pub-full of inane cohorts has all the makings of a great farce, something is “off.” Set design is mesmerizing, but by the end of Act I, the story loses momentum. Act II remedies the sluggishness with ripple effects leading to surprises (and more poking fun of death): I wish the 2.5 hours was pared to 2, speeding and spurring us towards more breathtaking moments. The aforementioned trio of male actors is exceptional, as is Gaby French as Harry’s 15-year-old daughter Shirley, whose presence catalyzes more than meets the eye. With firmer footing, maybe this play wouldn’t “hang” so often with an ineffable bit missing to make it feel more taught, tense, and perfectly-focused. Still—a fine cast and set come together in a bleak-yet-biting way.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a McDonagh fan. Like gallows British humor. Appreciate fine ensemble acting.

Don't see it if Are uneasy with jokes about alcoholism, death, capital punishment.

See it if A political thriller set in northern Britain in the 1960s​ that has a dry comedic quality about an edgy topic.

Don't see it if Accents, dry humor, complex plots, with multiple stories all centered around the last of the hangmen in Britain.

Also No spoilers, because the plot is clever and the surprises are worthy, but visceral -- don't see if you don't want to witness an actual hanging in a cell. Great performances and a truly fabulous set with great use of windows​ and weather.... Read more Read less

See it if a fan of McDonagh or Stevens; you find edgy ambience, dark humor & deeply unsavory characters appealing. Cool sets & staging.

Don't see it if Difficult accents & unfamiliar lingo compounded by overlapping dialogue will frustrate you; want a breezy production—this drags at times.

Also Attended first preview ...

See it if you like dark humor. The whole thing is a comedy but about some serious subjects. The whole cast is fantastic.

Don't see it if you have trouble with accents. The show had the potential to be an intriguing drama at intermission, but it goes the comedic route instead.

See it if You like Martin McDonagh, the actors, or know what to expect. His plays are hilarious, disturbing, and sometimes completely forgettable.

Don't see it if You want a musical, don’t like accents, want a neatly wrapped up story, or just don’t like plays. This was great, but forgettable.

Also This is not a criticism. Six hours later, I’ve forgotten a lot of the show. But, I was enthralled throughout. People will criticize entertainment for entertainment’s sake, or question whether something has to have “meaning”. I was entertained, would tell anyone to go see it, but it didn’t change my life.... Read more Read less

See it if Dark comedic and frightening exploring justice and vengeance in a sharply plotted and darkly funny play about the end of capital punishment

Don't see it if Wordplay is fast and furious and the northern England accents are thick so you need to pay close attention to hear the jokes and plot twists

See it if you want to see a well-written black comedy with some intense moments and some strong performances. Fans of Martin McDonagh will enjoy this.

Don't see it if you don't want to see a show with dark humor, violence, and/or British accents. This isn't a feel-good show, but it is an entertaining one.

See it if Funny, smart, macabre,& intriguing.lt is an interesting play, but it was kind of long, and the acting was uneven.

Don't see it if The simulation of a hanging would be too disturbing for some.

See it if You like Martin McDonagh shows. Awesome 2 level staging Engaging mystery takes place in the Hangman’s pub with local sots. Cast excellent

Don't see it if You don’t like English accents & have trouble understanding the dialect

See it if You enjoy a dark comedy on a controversial subject that is thought-provoking. You want to see a unique stage and some strong acting.

Don't see it if If you don't like dark comedy especially with strong northern English accents. [We lost some important dialogue due to the accents.]

See it if you Like Martin McDonagh and his dark materials. Dan Stevens is charming as Mooney. It's a gripping play in rural Ireland.

Don't see it if the accents are hard to understand at times

See it if You like McDonagh’s works. It is a light comedy but not his best work.

Don't see it if You like musicals

See it if McDonagh excites you like he does me! His writing is so clever and intricate. The performances are amazing especially Addy and Stevens!

Don't see it if Thick accents bother you or you don’t like dark humor.

See it if Interesting British black comedy by Martin McDonagh. Exceptional acting especially by Mark Addy and Dan Stevens. Great set design as well.

Don't see it if You don't like dark British comedy and have trouble deciphering strong accents

Also The drawback for me were the strong Northern England accents. I did miss many lines but was still able to follow the story. I sat in the front mezzanine area and would actually recommend acquiring an assisted listening device from the theater otherwise I would have rated the show much higher. But overall a fun night at the theater.... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate a well-constructed drama that tells an interesting story. After seeing several losers , we were gratified to see this winner!

Don't see it if You don't like facing some difficult issues or watching some difficult events. This play is not fluff; it is serious entertainment.

See it if Beautifully staged and totally absorbing black comedy.

Don't see it if You cannot enjoy a really black comedy.

See it if You like English dark humor and bad jokes, this is a must-see

Don't see it if You don’t like dark comedy

Also The accent is a little thick

See it if you want funny + dark. Clever, eloquent, riveting dialogue. The 2.5 hours moved quickly, all actors delivered. Great set. Go see it!

Don't see it if you are triggered by hangings, struggle with northern English accents, want a light night out. The ending was a bit weak and anti-climactic.

See it if A McDonagh hit. Only it seems out of place on a Bdway stage. I saw it in previews so it might tighten up in time.

Don't see it if If you cringe at jokes about hangings or death. McDonagh hits these subjects hard which are not for everyone.

See it if You like this playwright’s work, dark comedy, understand the difficult accents, and don’t mind investing time and $ in a pointless play.

Don't see it if You expect intelligible dialogue, a plot that hangs together, and some resonant point to make. This is a showcase for actors. Remarkable set

Also Sat in second row center, wore listening devices, but so frustrated by accents, dialect, and rapid fire line delivery. Dan Stevens is the worst offender. There is a critical second act opening scene in a cafe that takes place upstage, and elevated above the barroom set. Two actors talking. So much information exchanged but most impossible to decipher. Director: slow it down, tone down the accents. I cannot recommend this play because so much is garbled. Mr Addo’s Harry is superb: they should all speak as he does. Even if they did, though, the play lacks a clear message.... Read more Read less