It's Only a Play
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It's Only a Play
79

It's Only a Play NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%
(114 Ratings)
Positive
83%
Mixed
13%
Negative
4%
Members say
Funny, Entertaining, Clever, Great acting, Hilarious

About the Show

Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane lead an all-star cast in a comedy written by Tony winner Terrence McNally about theatre people behaving badly.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (114)

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754 Reviews | 128 Followers
83
Great writing, Funny, Quirky, Entertaining, Clever

See it if silly theatrical gossip, wit & slapstick meet your requirements for entertainment. This is the party I've always wanted to be invited to.

Don't see it if you prefer serious drama driven by logic, realistic characters and significant themes. None of these here.

509 Reviews | 337 Followers
82
Entertaining, Funny, Fluffy, Indulgent

See it if you want a pleasant entertaining night out at the theater. A simple, silly farce with many famous actors.

Don't see it if you want to see something serious and/or thought-provoking

267 Reviews | 300 Followers
82
Funny, Great acting, Relevant, Delightful, Ambitious

See it if you love a good laugh about opening night on broadway!

Don't see it if you hate comedies.

184 Reviews | 377 Followers
81
Original, Entertaining, Funny, Great acting

See it if you enjoy a great cast with perfect timing to hilariously entertain the audience behind the scene of their play's opening night party.

Don't see it if are looking for a serious drama and/or do not care for some over the top silliness.

97 Reviews | 15 Followers
80
Great acting, Great writing, Entertaining

See it if You want to see big name actors.

Don't see it if You were hoping for an edgy contemporary story.

64 Reviews | 36 Followers
80
Clever, Fluffy, Funny

See it if you enjoy witty, clever, self-referential stories..and Matthew Broderick.

Don't see it if you're expecting more than fluff.

155 Reviews | 27 Followers
80
Cliched, Funny, Ambitious, Fell short, Almost

See it if The actors are so great, but limited by the script. If you don't mind checking your watch a few times during the show, see it.

Don't see it if You don't like slap stick humor.

99 Reviews | 69 Followers
80
Clever, Funny, Fluffy, An easy night at the theater

See it if you want to watch masterful performances by all except Matthew Broderick; you are an actor or know a lot about the way theaters operate

Don't see it if you are looking for something profound (it's not Shakespeare); you don't like theater making fun of itself

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