The Rose Tattoo
Closed 2h 40m
The Rose Tattoo
73

The Rose Tattoo NYC Reviews and Tickets

73%
(303 Ratings)
Positive
71%
Mixed
23%
Negative
6%
Members say
Great acting, Entertaining, Disappointing, Funny, Dated

About the Show

After playing the role at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in 2016, Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei returns to Broadway as Serafina in Roundabout's revival of Tennessee Williams's lesser-known drama.


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386 Reviews | 108 Followers
79
Funny, Confusing, Delightful

See it if you're interested in a dramedy-style take on a Tennessee Williams classic; you want to see Marisa Tomei in a scenery chewing role

Don't see it if you're uncomfortable with thick accents and broad comedy; you expect tonal consistency; you want age appropriate casting Read more

55 Reviews | 7 Followers
79
Entertaining, Great writing, Absorbing, Romantic, Funny

See it if You grew up Italian, you love Marisa Tomei, and you appreciate a classic story with light moments.

Don't see it if You are expecting Marisa to tick tock her biological clock!

72 Reviews | 13 Followers
78
Hard to follow, Dizzying, Great acting, Entertaining

See it if you love Marisa Tomei. The show can be tough to follow, but her performance is amazing.

Don't see it if you don't like Marisa Tomei.

1146 Reviews | 340 Followers
78
Great writing, Confusing, Disappointing, Quirky, Entertaining

See it if you want to enjoy Tomei in a good role; you like the characters from real life that Williams presents; you want to savor a fresh version.

Don't see it if hearing everything is important to you: multiple voices, projection away from audience, accented English, Italian dialogue and songs.

197 Reviews | 224 Followers
78
Ambitious, Strong leads, Uneven direction, Romantic, Slow

See it if you have a Williams bucket list. Not one of his top plays. Knowing his bio you'll understand its flaws. Tomei and esp Elliot are terrific.

Don't see it if you're expecting his brilliant poetic language. Mixed styles and inconsistent direction make this lesser play a mediocre production.

151 Reviews | 49 Followers
78
Great writing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if you like solid drama. Marisa Tomei is outstanding and that in its self is worth seeing

Don't see it if strong dramas where you have to get into the sole of the characters are not for you

1325 Reviews | 358 Followers
78
Profound, Great writing, Funny, Great acting

See it if Very well acted. Marisa T is very good in her role with great staging. Not the best Rose Tattoo I have seen but entertaining.ifulikewilliams

Don't see it if Long play. If you like a traditional Rose Tatto, this one is different than past productions. Accents vary from the actors- forced.

67 Reviews | 8 Followers
78
Slow, Dated, Great acting, Great staging

See it if You are a fan of Marissa Tomei or Tennessee Williams

Don't see it if You are looking for something exciting or fast-paced

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