Sea Wall / A Life (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you want to see a show about life, death, grief, and love. The two stories are so beautifully written that it can resonate with anyone.

Don't see it if you would rather see a more uplifting, lighthearted show. The monologues deal with very heavy conversations that may be difficult to hear. Read more

See it if You're okay with monologues and don't need a flashy production, but a well-written display in 2 acts by two great actors. Jake was amazing!

Don't see it if you need a large production / interaction on stage. This is a 2 act play with monologues only.

See it if You want to give yourself over to two thoughtful, moving pieces that demand attention.

Don't see it if You want to see something with big production value. This is pretty bare bones. Read more

See it if You want to see Jake in a serious piece of theatre. Enjoy long monologues probing into love, loss, hardship, family.

Don't see it if You don't like minimal staging, don't like monologues Read more

See it if you crave great acting, staging, storytelling

Don't see it if want big production and/or can't deal w/heartbreaking stories

See it if you want to see two outstanding performances that deal with the hardest parts of life. You cannot help but feel emotionally invested in it.

Don't see it if you do not want to hear 2 monologues for 2 hours. It is just story telling.

See it if You want to see two extremely talented actors show their stuff - both Sturridge & Gyllenhaal are superb.

Don't see it if You would find themes of loss & mourning too difficult or if you detest solo actors playing directly to & interacting with the audience. Read more

See it if you like two good actors doing monologues about love and death. sturridge and gyllenhaal give wonderful and intense performances

Don't see it if you are expecting a musical or huge broadway production. stay away if you don’t like monologues