The Waverly Gallery (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

84%

(586 Ratings)

Positive

92%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

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

About the Show

Kenneth Lonergan’s ('Lobby Hero,' 'Manchester By the Sea') acclaimed memory play makes its Broadway premiere. Starring Elaine May, Lucas Hedges, Joan Allen, and Michael Cera.

'The Waverly Gallery' is about the final years of a generous, chatty, and feisty grandmother’s final battle against Alzheimer’s disease. Gladys is an old-school lefty and social activist and longtime owner of a small art gallery in Greenwich Village. The play explores her fight to retain her independence and the subsequent effect of her decline on her family, especially her grandson. More than a memory play, 'The Waverly Gallery' captures the humor and strength of a family in the face of crisis.

Show-Score Member Reviews (586)

Thought-provoking, Relevant, Intelligent, Absorbing, Resonant

See it if you want to see Elaine May in top form

Don't see it if you don't want to face the realities of aging.

Great acting, Relevant, Intelligent

See it if you want to experience a master comedian at the top of her craft. The cast is wonderful.

Don't see it if you're looking for silly hilarity and don't want to think.

Dated, Slow, Intelligent, Funny, Intense

See it if you like a small ensemble with strong performances across the board and thoughtful choices in staging.

Don't see it if issues pertaining to dementia are not something you want to see explored in excruciating detail on stage, or if you're into fast-paced fare.

Great acting, Disappointing, Overrated, Thin characterizations.

See it if You want to view a wonderful performance by Elaine May. You are a fan of Lonergan's work.

Don't see it if You want a play with more plot and deeper characterizations. Read more

Intelligent, Slow, Thought-provoking

See it if For good acting and a story that makes you reflect on life and life's tragedies.

Don't see it if You want something uplifting. Read more

Intelligent, Slow, Disappointing, Well acted, One note

See it if you are moved by the effects of Alzheimers on both victim and family. The play is both sensitive and unsentimental; the actors are strong.

Don't see it if you need more than a production that establishes one note successfully and doesn't vary from it. Though not long, the play grows tedious. Read more