War Horse NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you are interested in an innovative telling of a historical drama

Don't see it if you require absolute verisimilitude in your theatrical endeavors

See it if Enjoy historical works. Enjoy puppetry and clever sets. You will forget that you are watching puppets and not live horses.

Don't see it if You want a happy go lucky story. You aren't interested in history or animals. Don't want to see war depicted on stage.

See it if you are curious about the hype surrounding the puppet horse. It seems so realistic, and you'll start seeing it as a real life animal!

Don't see it if war or violence are uncomfortable for you. This is an intense show that, while not glorifying war, doesn't sugar coat things. Read more

See it if you want to upend your idea of "puppetry." Astounding creations these. I wish the show were as good as the production.

Don't see it if you can't suspend belief while in the theatre. Otherwise you might not think those are real horses.

See it if you are fascinated by brilliant staging and don't mind a weak underlying plot. The horse is more impt than all the men dying? Really?

Don't see it if you only respond to insightful scripts. The staging was dazzling, creative, memorable. I took my son and loved how much he loved it!

See it if Excellent historical play, great puppets that don't distract but help create the experience

Don't see it if You want a light play; remember, this is a world war

See it if simple moving plays that inspire heart, mind (and tears) are your cup of tea. The staging, acting and music move as one. Simply spectacular!

Don't see it if stories of war, 'puppets', and quiet stories make you grimace

See it if amazing and super creative production. Great story. A million times better than the movie version.

Don't see it if you can't abstract the puppet horse.