On the Twentieth Century NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (135)
See it if you're a fan of Kristin Chenoweth. She's a force of nature.
Don't see it if you're not into broad comedy. The show is really over-the-top.
See it if You want to see a classic early broadway musical comedy. The show is clever and cute and a good time all around.
Don't see it if You don't like the light and fluffy shows of old :)
See it if You're a big Kristin Chenoweth fan and want to see her at the top of her game.
Don't see it if Don't like quirky musical comedies that may not always deliver on laughs.
See it if you like light, madcap musicals with hilarious performances.
Don't see it if you're in the mood for something heavy and thought provoking.
See it if are a fan of cristin chenowith.
Don't see it if don't like revivals.
See it if you love musicals or KCheno (she had to sip water thruout). Great set, costumes, big cast...but TC didn't gel. Wasn't crazy about Gallagher.
Don't see it if you want to be fully engrossed from start to finish. Some wonderful numbers, but not all (I found Babette annoying). Lavish production. Read more
See it if you like kristen chenenworth
Don't see it if you do not like zany comedy.
See it if You love Alec Baldwin and Kristin Chenoweth, although they were disappointing in this show. you like old Broadway musicals.
Don't see it if You want to see a really good revival of a Broadway musical, you remember Chenoweth as a vivacious youthful performer.
Critic Reviews (31)
"The Roundabout Theatre production is a sizzling, sumptuous entertainment...Director Scott Ellis has reimagined the show with kinetic, retro-perfect sophistication and style...All the elements of this 'Century' combine to make a musical, manic train ride that truly puts the 'loco' in locomotion."
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"The musical comedy’s revival pleased the audience but fell short of its earlier incarnations...Even when the musical numbers are managed with superb speed, as they are in 'On the Twentieth Century', the Roundabout’s eager-to-please, hard-charging Broadway revival, there is a sense that a TGV has been downgraded to commuter-track velocity."
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"All aboard for a generous slice of music theatre heaven as Roundabout Theatre Company revive decedent backstage musical 'On The Twentieth Century'...a delectably daffy return to the heyday of glamorous train travel. 'On The Twentieth Century' is manna from theatrical heaven for lovers of classic musical theatre. Don’t miss the train."
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"There is a stunning musical at The American Airlines theatre that is such perfection, I am hoping it will run forever. The stellar cast exceeds all expectations...The show is perfection and I hope it will extend for a 20 year run as it is that good! See it. It will make you realize what a great show is. Brava to all involved."
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"The entire production under the direction of Scott Ellis is magical. The cast, the costumes, the sets, the orchestra, the orchestrations, the choreography all combine to create pure musical bliss...Don't dawdle on getting your tickets to this sumptuous feast. You will be kicking yourself if you miss this one."
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"The overall direction by Scott Ellis and choreography by Warren Carlyle are outstanding because we are constantly surprised in this production...This fast-paced revival is one for the books and should head for Tonyland. It provides a great evening of musical theater."
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"'On The Twentieth Century', now open on Broadway, is a razzle-dazzle revival of all things gimmick and glitter, but certainly entertaining...As the plot moves fast and furiously, the show's wit is sustained with polish and pomp...this train makes few wrong turns and is worth a trip on the Great White Way."
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