A Parallelogram
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A Parallelogram
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A Parallelogram NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%
(179 Ratings)
Positive
86%
Mixed
13%
Negative
1%
Members say
Great acting, Thought-provoking, Clever, Absorbing, Ambitious

About the Show

Second Stage Theater presents a new existential comedy by Pulitzer Prize winner Bruce Norris in which the past, present, and future collide. Starring three-time Tony nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger. 

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Show-Score Member Reviews (179)

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209 Reviews | 15 Followers
75
Confusing, Great acting, Ambitious, Thought-provoking, Funny

See it if you want to see a thought provoking play that is, in my opinion, very depressing. The play is funny but...

Don't see it if you want to see a light comedy. Read more

224 Reviews | 42 Followers
73
Ambitious, Edgy

See it if Interested in a play by Bruce Norris (Clybourne Park). Four character dealing with a mental disorder doing action replays.

Don't see it if On the order of Groundhog Day with repeating scenes and being able to see your future fate.

98 Reviews | 24 Followers
72
Ambitious, Confusing, Great staging, Quirky, Thought-provoking

See it if you like time travel episodes, relationship woes, a handsome lawn mower guy, a pretty, quirky leading lady, and an excellent doppleganger.

Don't see it if if you don't like being a bit confused by what's going on, somewhat hokey sci-fi plot, metaphysical questions underpinning the plot.

425 Reviews | 66 Followers
71
Great acting, Cliched

See it if you like plays about life with time questions and "what ifs".

Don't see it if you like your plays to be a bit more concise.

137 Reviews | 36 Followers
71
Absorbing, Confusing, Thought-provoking

See it if You can hold lots of different and maybe contradictory ideas in your head without getting frustrated about their not resolving.

Don't see it if You like linear narrative. Read more

272 Reviews | 57 Followers
70
Great acting, A bit derivative

See it if you are a fan of good acting and want to see the latest Norris play; if you are patient about a plot line that replicates Groundhog Day.

Don't see it if you want a neatly written piece where all the storylines are resolved and packaged with clear endings. Takes some patience. Read more

96 Reviews | 73 Followers
70
Ambitious, Thought-provoking, Disappointing

See it if you like concept plays that ask thought-provoking question. Imagine the films 'The Last Man on Earth' and 'Click' mashed together.

Don't see it if you're looking for a feel-good show or you have a difficult time with cynical protagonists. Interesting questions without the best execution

50 Reviews | 12 Followers
70
Ambitious, Disappointing, Thought-provoking, Entertaining, Great acting

See it if you enjoy clever concepts for shows and want to see Celia Keenan Bolger literally own a stage

Don't see it if you are hoping for a well-thought out and implemented plot with engaging narratives Read more

Critic Reviews (31)