On Beckett (Two River Theater)
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On Beckett (Two River Theater)
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On Beckett (Two River Theater) NJ Reviews and Tickets

94%
(15 Ratings)
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Great acting, Clever, Delightful, Absorbing, Entertaining

About the Show

Tony-award winner Bill Irwin's one-man show exploring his relationship with the work of Samuel Beckett.

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129 Reviews | 26 Followers
100
Charming, engrossing and edifying.

See it if You appreciate a brilliant performer investigating his craft and his inspirations.

Don't see it if You don’t like one man shows. Read more

100 Reviews | 15 Followers
100
Important, genius, informative, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if you want to know more about Beckett from an actor’s, point of view. . An absolutely genius show that is erudite, socially important, and fun

Don't see it if despite the fact you have no understanding of Beckett, you DON’T want to watch a brilliant clown display his craft IMPECCABLY

123 Reviews | 26 Followers
97
Captivating, Masterful, insightful, profound

See it if A master at his craft! Bill Irwin morphs into characters with small bits of business while sharing a working lifetime of Beckett insights.

Don't see it if You don’t like Beckett’s writing. Or one man, however brilliant, discussing what he’s learned playing Beckett roles throughout his career. Read more

202 Reviews | 53 Followers
95
Great acting, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You want to hear Irwin share his insights on and perform from the works of Beckett. Watch Irwin perform as he discusses the art of clowning.

Don't see it if You dislike or have no interest in works of Beckett, don’t like one person performances, talking to the audience, dislike clowning.

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64 Reviews | 10 Followers
94
Masterful, Great acting, Exquisite, Delightful, Absorbing

See it if You want to see a phenomenal actor looking at hard text in a beautiful way. See it if you love Beckett. See it if you love clown. See it.

Don't see it if You hate a deep dive into complex work that makes you have feelings. Don't see it if you want to see a musical or if you don't want to think

50 Reviews | 5 Followers
90
Ambitious, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You like Bill Irwin and like plays that appeal to the intellect

Don't see it if You don’t want to feel like you are back in a college lecture hall

589 Reviews | 142 Followers
85
Masterful, Delightful, Great acting, Entertaining, Old fashion

See it if You want and are willing to see a show in the tradition of the 19th and early 20th centuries when an actor would travel the "circuit"

Don't see it if You want a "play". This is more a lecture/concert. Read more

314 Reviews | 52 Followers
83
Funny, Great acting, Intelligent, Masterful, Quirky

See it if you really like Beckett's plays and enjoy one person shows. Bill Irwin is a remarkable actor.

Don't see it if you don't like Beckett's writings and don't like one person shows.