Sylvia NYC Reviews and Tickets

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

About the Show

Matthew Broderick stars in the Broadway revival about a couple whose lives are changed when the husband brings home a dog he finds in Central Park.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (411)

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121 Reviews | 40 Followers
80
Delightful, Funny, Fluffy, Cliched, Quirky

See it if You enjoy Annaleigh Ashford (she is always phenomenal) and enjoy a light, funny show.

Don't see it if You need depth to a plot, are bothered by minor sexism, and want more chemistry between the leads.

536 Reviews | 157 Followers
80
Funny, Delightful, Entertaining

See it if You want to see an amazing performance of a talented young comedic actress playing a dog ! She makes her role both totally believable !

Don't see it if You are wanting to see a serious show.

50 Reviews | 16 Followers
80
Clever, Entertaining, Quirky, Hilarious, Great acting

See it if You love quirky comedies with a mix of low and high brow jokes or if you are a dog lover.

Don't see it if You are offended by profanity or crude humor

399 Reviews | 205 Followers
80
Clever, Delightful, Entertaining, Funny, Great acting

See it if Annaleigh Ashford gives a commanding and delightful performance. Funny and charming show.

Don't see it if You're not terribly fond of dogs.

224 Reviews | 44 Followers
80
Delightful, Entertaining, Funny, Quirky, Great acting

See it if Enjoy a charming show with funny people. It's a great show for pet lovers!

Don't see it if You're not a fan of offensive language- Swear words throughout.

407 Reviews | 66 Followers
80
Great writing, Delightful, Quirky, Clever, Entertaining

See it if Enjoy good comic performances (mostly) and a clever take on relationships. Sella and Ashford score.

Don't see it if You think of Matthew Broderick as a one note actor, he won't disappoint you.

124 Reviews | 173 Followers
80
Charming, Clever, Funny

See it if you love dogs or great physical comedy.

Don't see it if you're not in the mood for a mostly conventional living room play about middle class white people.

1020 Reviews | 952 Followers
80
Clever, Great acting, Funny, Entertaining, Original

See it if you like great acting (except Matthew Broderick) great writing, great directing. It's fun and funny and endearing.

Don't see it if If pets aren't your thing, if you can't stand ex-machina changes of heart.

Critic Reviews (49)

The Huffington Post
October 27th, 2015

"Broderick is a wonderful straight man and compliments Ashford's amazing performance, which is a truly unique comic turn, as she somehow makes the title character completely believable...Unfortunately, she and Broderick lack chemistry and that is my only problem with an otherwise enjoyable and fun theatrical experience."
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