Anne of Green Gables: Part 1 (2017) NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (24)
See it if You want to see a fabulous show that you can go see right after work and still make it home at a decent hour.
Don't see it if You’re under 10 (or so they say). Read more
See it if you love Anne or love seeing traditional content presented in a new way.
Don't see it if you are looking for an actual musical.
See it if You are a Anne fan and want to see the story told in a new, interesting way. You enjoy shows where many characters are played by one person.
Don't see it if You are expecting a traditional, children's theater-type retelling. You are bringing very young children or can't climb stairs. Read more
See it if You like Anne of Green Gables and are open to one actor playing multiple parts. The show uses dance to tell the story as well.
Don't see it if You only like A traditional big show with multiple actors and flashy song and dance numbers. Also, if you don't care about AOGG.
See it if you enjoy a new look at a well-known story, and you don't mind one woman playing all of the speaking parts.
Don't see it if you are looking for a traditional version of Anne. But even with a non-traditional adaptation, LM Montgomery's Anne is as charming as always Read more
See it if You enjoy non-traditional staging - all parts are played by one actor, with four dancers accompanying. Unusual, enjoyable and well-acted.
Don't see it if You are expecting a traditional show and don't like plays with music, dance and video elements.
See it if You enjoy intimate settings and old world charm.
Don't see it if You can't climb three levels of stairs. Read more
See it if An stripped down version of Anne of green gables. You enjoy a one person show and dancing
Don't see it if If you are expecting a big fully developed show Read more
Critic Reviews (1)
"Vega’s performance is a tour de force. As the only speaking character, Vega embodies Anne, her adopted parents, and all minor characters...Vega seamlessly switches from each role, making it clear who she is speaking as and who she is speaking with...Vega’s portrayal of Anne is exactly what it should be—starry-eyed, enthusiastic, and filled with joy...There are a few times when projections of thoughts, feelings, and movements are superfluous and pull focus from the actual production."
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