The Humans NYC Reviews and Tickets

85%

(1424 Ratings)

Positive

91%

Mixed

7%

Negative

2%

Members say

Great acting, Absorbing, Great writing, Intelligent, Thought-provoking

About the Show

Roundabout Theatre Company's Off-Broadway hit production transferred to Broadway, where it won four 2016 Tony Awards including Best Play. Stephen Karam's ghost story/thriller explores the way we humans cope with our biggest fears.

Breaking with tradition, Erik Blake has brought his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside the ramshackle pre-war duplex, eerie things start to go bump in the night. Soon, family tensions reach a boiling point…and the hilarity, heart and horrors of the Blake clan are exposed. A look at the mysteries of the modern American family, this new play seeks to remind us that we all have our fears, but we don’t have to face them alone. Two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello directs.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (1,424)

100

Absorbing, Dramatic, True to life, Entertaining, Thought-provoking

See it if You like drama that explores issues without promoting a particular viewpoint

Don't see it if You can't deal with hearing about human imperfections

100

Absorbing, Intelligent, Must see, Resonant, Refreshing

See it if you enjoy theater about real life, you enjoy great writing and great acting, you have a free night to see something

Don't see it if you hate great theater

100

Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging, Intense, Resonant

See it if you love gripping, true to life plays.

Don't see it if you are not ready for an emotional, heart-wrenching evening.

100

Absorbing, Funny, Great acting, Intelligent, Original

See it if You like masterful, original dramas.

Don't see it if You are looking for a feel-good show,

100

Clever, Ambitious, Great acting, Great staging, Original

See it if You like contemporary drama

Don't see it if You are under 13 years old

100

Great acting, Great writing, Intelligent, Must see, Resonant

See it if You are ready for a transforming night of theatre, gorgeously orchestrated intimate performances and smart as a whip storytelling.

Don't see it if You are unprepared to share laughter and tears with your fellow theatre goers.

100

Relevant, Riveting, Clever, Thought-provoking, Great acting

See it if You're looking for a tight, well written story with great acting, character development, you have a family, you want to laugh and cry.

Don't see it if You don't like one act plays. There is no intermission. You don't enjoy being challenged to think.

100

Absorbing, Great acting, Delightful, Enchanting

See it if you like good acting

Don't see it if if you prefer musicals

Critic Reviews (75)

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