Anne of Green Gables: Part 1 (2017) NYC Reviews and Tickets

84%

(24 Reviews)

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Members say

Delightful, Great acting, Refreshing, Entertaining, Absorbing

About the Show

Royal Family Productions presents a new adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's celebrated children’s novel.

‘Anne of Green Gables: Part I’ shares the journey of Anne Shirley, an imaginative, red-headed, hot-tempered 11-year-old orphan who is accidentally sent to live with quiet middle-aged siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert on Prince Edward Island. A movement-fueled, family-friendly theatrical experience starring Rocky Vega. Part I of a planned four-part series. Best for ages 10 and up.

Member Reviews (24)

Delightful, Great acting, Entertaining, Refreshing, Great staging

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.

Enchanting, Clever, Great acting, Refreshing

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.

Slow, Ambitious

See it if You love Anne of Green Gables and want to see a new take. Apparently this is 4 parts. It is a 1 woman show with 4 dancers

Don't see it if You need a full cast and don't enjoy one woman shows. Wasn't into it personally.

Delightful, Refreshing, Great acting, Entertaining

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

Great acting, Funny, Absorbing, Delightful, Entertaining

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

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Great acting, Refreshing

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

Delightful, Enchanting, Refreshing

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

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Absorbing, Delightful, Enchanting, Exquisite, Must see

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

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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