In Transit NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (1,154)
See it if If you want to see musical theater done in a modern fresh way.
Don't see it if If you can't sit for an hour and a half. There is no intermission.
See it if You love acapella, a love story and the New York City transit system.
Don't see it if You do not like singing or acapella.
See it if you love to hear beautiful voices, follow along several storylines that intermingle and just love a good show!
Don't see it if want a show that has instrumental accompaniment---or if you dislike beat box music
See it if you like fast past musicals with a myriad of characters and stories of life in NYC. Music is fun and strictly acapella.
Don't see it if you like slow paced linear plays that stick to the story of the main character. Read more
See it if you are an avid lover of NYC, and in the ranks of commuters
Don't see it if you are turned off by acapella, or want a more profound plot line
See it if You want an entertaining theatre experience. One forgets that there is no orchestra. Voice effects are impressive
Don't see it if You are expecting something really unusual in musical theatre.
See it if Every New Yorker Needs, Absolutely needs to see this! It is witty and wonderful and I enjoyed it immensely Jump on the MTA and go see it!
Don't see it if Ok if you're an out of towner you may not get all of it...but everyone travels so if you don't want a great time...stay home!
See it if you want a 'Pitch Perfect' acapella ensemble to take you beneath the streets of New York on a journey that leaves you on top of the world.
Don't see it if you distain all things good and meaningful about life.
Critic Reviews (53)
"The novelty of vocally supplied accompaniment to the songs comes with its own shortcomings. And it's saddled with a book stuffed with well-worn vignettes about characters too familiar to be interesting or moving...Even the talented, multi-Tony Award winning director-choreographer Kathleen Marshall can't save these talented young performers from having to play characters that the show's writers have failed to improve on."
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"Is it gimmicky? Who cares when it’s this satisfying...While the show is episodic in nature, the four-person writing team succeeds in making us care deeply for every single character...Veteran director Kathleen Marshall keeps the actors focused on their destinations which creates a constant, upbeat feel that they are always on the go. The result is a continual sense of flux that keeps the show safely away from stasis...This is my pick for the sleeper hit of the season."
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"While many of the numbers are catchy and all are beautifully performed by a very talented cast, the story itself lacks depth. Trite is the term that leaps immediately to mind, and it’s hard to shake...While the show’s real appeal is the musical numbers, performed a cappella with a beautiful blend of voices, the characters are empathetic and stereotypical…’In Transit’ is really geared to tourists and the newly arrived. For them it can be an exciting, unusual joyride."
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"This is a production which feels very much like a singing sitcom that could fit nicely in the FOX Tuesday evening lineup. The voices are pleasant, the characters and their situations are highly familiar without being totally cliché, nothing overly depressing happens and the Manhattan subway system looks like it was shot in Toronto...'In Transit' markets itself as Broadway’s first a cappella musical, and it’s a successful gimmick thanks to the creative team."
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"The musical relies entirely on acappella, which fits into the interweaving of its characters well. This creates a great sound that supports the story’s themes of interconnection. Those themes, however, feel a little light...Where it lacks in thematic profundity, the show shines with its humor, delivering a charming and witty love letter to life in the city. Directed by Kathleen Marshall, the wonderful performances bring out the show’s many brilliant comedic moments."
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"The cast are all simply magnificent in their vocal and acting abilities. It’s really incredible what they can do vocally, especially the one referred to as ‘Boxman’...Without his extreme talent, I would guess that the a cappella sound would wear thin in this 90-minute musical, but it never does...On the surface the stories seem standard, but as we keep riding along with the young, fresh, and super-talented cast, we become invested and surprised by the twists and turns."
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"A charming and uncomplicated new musical with a simple message delivered convincingly by a splendid cast...Despite the heroic effort of the creators to spin a musical tale that connects deeply with urban dwellers and their current challenging exigencies, the musical remains formulaic and less than distinguished. Undercutting the clever and refreshing a cappella performances is the unnecessary amplification."
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"A joyful, heartfelt, complicated celebration of New York City that will appeal to most tourists and jaded locals like myself…It’s Marshall’s sensitivity to the material that keeps ‘In Transit’ in tune…The cast of ‘In Transit,’ with their pitch-perfect harmonies and purposeful movement, will gently tug at your heartstrings. In these times of 'us versus them,' there’s a bigger message they’re delivering: We’re all in this together, and love and compassion are notes worth holding on to."
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