The Father (MTC Broadway)
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The Father (MTC Broadway)
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The Father (MTC Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

85%
(325 Ratings)
Positive
92%
Mixed
7%
Negative
1%
Members say
Great acting, Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Intense, Intelligent

About the Show

Manhattan Theatre Club presents the American premiere of a new play by Florian Zeller about an elderly man dealing with dementia; starring Frank Langella, who won his fourth Tony Award for this performance.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (325)

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137 Reviews | 36 Followers
80
Great acting, Intelligent, Intense, Thought-provoking

See it if For an unflinching look at the confusions of aging.

Don't see it if The difficulties of caring for an elderly parent are too close.

407 Reviews | 66 Followers
80
Ambitious, Great acting, Excruciating, Profound, Thought-provoking

See it if You love the opportunity to see the GREAT Frank Langella in a moving performance

Don't see it if you are not fond of Katherine Erbe, she won't disappoint, and the strobe effect was jarring and too repetitive

187 Reviews | 36 Followers
80
Resonant, Profound, Intelligent, Masterful, Absorbing

See it if A very honest and intelligent French play

Don't see it if Subject matter is serious, be prepared that it's not entertainment.

110 Reviews | 8 Followers
80
Thought-provoking, Great acting, Resonant

See it if you want to see another great performance from Frank Langella and your life has been touched by dementia.

Don't see it if the subject of dementia is too close to you and will be upsetting.

277 Reviews | 85 Followers
79
Clever, Confusing, Intelligent, Disappointing

See it if you know someone who's loosing their mental powers. It may help you understand their perspective.

Don't see it if you're expecting a showy performance or a story told in a linear manner.

197 Reviews | 73 Followers
79
Great acting, Thought-provoking, Resonant

See it if you've never seen Frank Langella onstage. He's giving an incredible performance.

Don't see it if you aren't comfortable with a rough portrayal of dementia. It might hit too close to home for some.

159 Reviews | 18 Followers
79
Absorbing, Great acting, Thought-provoking, Sad

See it if You want to see the magnificent Frank Langella shine in a well written and disorienting play about dementia.

Don't see it if Find the topic uncomfortable or can't sit still and follow challenging dialogue for 90 uninterrupted minutes.

214 Reviews | 61 Followers
79
Great acting, Great staging, Dizzying, Thought-provoking, Ambitious

See it if you are a Langella fan or interested in experimental theatrical forms.

Don't see it if you prefer a strong linear story or if you have a serious aversion to flashing lights.

Critic Reviews (43)