King Kong (NYC) NYC Reviews and Tickets

72%

(858 Ratings)

Positive

64%

Mixed

26%

Negative

10%

Members say

Great staging, Ambitious, Entertaining, Disappointing, Clever

About the Show

One of the world’s most epic modern myths comes to Broadway in this new musical that employs an innovative mix of robotics, puppet, and stagecraft to bring the legendary ape to life.

Follow an ambitious young actress and a maverick filmmaker as they voyage from the bustling streets of 1930s New York to an uncharted island to capture the greatest wonder the world has ever seen. At the center of this 21st-century reimagining: a 2,000-pound gorilla brought roaring to life by a team of seamlessly integrated artists and technicians. A larger-than-life encounter with a legend that’s always been too big to contain. Written by Jack Thorne ('Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'), directed and choreographed by Olivier Award winner Drew McOnie, with a new score by Marius de Vries ('La La Land') and Eddie Perfect ('Strictly Ballroom').

Show-Score Member Reviews (858)

Amazing backgrounds, Great dancing, Ambitious, Entertaining, Great staging

See it if you want to see a giant ape on stage! --- The facial expressions are amazing, The roar, the backgrounds, the lighting and special effects!

Don't see it if you don't want to see a giant ape on stage or are not interested in the story of King Kong. Read more

Epic, Must see, Great staging

See it if You want to see a grandiose production of a classic story! The staging was incredible and the music was gorgeous.. it complimented the plot.

Don't see it if Go see it! I think you will be impressed st every aspect of this production!!

Entertaining

See it if You enjoy plays with great special effects

Don't see it if You do not want to be entertained

Epic, Entertaining, Ambitious

See it if You love giant staging and impressive puppetry

Don't see it if You are looking for memorable music

Must see, Great staging, Entertaining, Clever

See it if This production is the most entertaining musical I’ve seen. The acting and singing are great, though a bit excessive.

Don't see it if There’s only one reason to see this - the sets/Kong. If you’re looking for something deep or memorable tunes, then not for you.

Entertaining, Great singing, Epic, Intelligent, Riveting

See it if You want to see amazing puppetry brought to the stage. Amazing singing and incredible acting!

Don't see it if If you have a bad perception of the Kong puppet. If you can’t sit with strobe lights and motion.

Delightful, Mindblowing, Entertaining, Ambitious

See it if You loved the King Kong movies or you appreciate amazing special effects, puppetry, and animatronics.

Don't see it if You are expecting an ordinary musical. While the acting, singing, and dancing is entertaining, the ape steals the show.

Refreshing, Great staging, Great singing, Entertaining, Clever

See it if You’d like to see a different version of the tried and true story of King King. Plus seeing an exceptional & fantastic staging.

Don't see it if If you don’t want to see another story on King Kong.

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