Burbank NYC Reviews and Tickets

73%
(49 Ratings)
Positive
69%
Mixed
25%
Negative
6%
Members say
Great acting, Intelligent, Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Relevant

Union workers rally against poor conditions at the struggling Disney studio of years past.

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74 Reviews | 6 Followers
100
Relevant, Intelligent, Great writing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if you'd like to see a probing character study of Walt Disney, a great artist who sometimes came into conflict with his employees.

Don't see it if you prefer to maintain the illusion that Walt Disney was a kindly old man who never quarreled with any of his employees.

NS
277 Reviews | 201 Followers
92
Great acting, Fascinating history, Intelligent, Outstanding

See it if History of Disney origins/employment practices is riveting. Story line and characters holds your interest. Acting is top notch.

Don't see it if Unfortunately, there is no hearing amplification available. And each word seems so important.

360 Reviews | 107 Followers
90
Fast-paced bio show is enhanced by expert acting

See it if you value actors who have mastered their craft and a play that sheds a light on a topic that is relevant today.

Don't see it if you prefer elaborate sets and a large cast. Read more

JR
140 Reviews | 27 Followers
88
Great writing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if you are interested in the history of Walt Disney -- one that Disney would rather not have told.

Don't see it if you are expecting an intricate plot. This is essential an art vs. commerce story. What does it take to create the art you want to make?

1179 Reviews | 466 Followers
87
Thought-provoking, Entertaining, Great writing, Relevant, Absorbing

See it if Like most of us, you have a curiosity about Disney, this will scratch that itch nicely. Just enough fact and TMZ material to be exciting.

Don't see it if You don’t care about the working man…Disney…or small productions. This is well written and acted with very little pomp and fluff. Simple. Read more

TT
146 Reviews | 28 Followers
85
Good acting, Smart, Thought-provoking, Entertaining

See it if You want to learn about Walt Disney’s studio and unionization told by a bright cast of three

Don't see it if You don’t like small theaters way off Broadway. You’re not interested in the 1940s

150 Reviews | 65 Followers
82
Great acting, Intelligent, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Absorbing

See it if you want to see what happened to the staff behind the scenes at Walt Disney.

Don't see it if you think this is going to be a happy Disney story.

J_G
87 Reviews | 7 Followers
82
Absorbing, great staging, lean, relevant, rushed

See it if you're curious about the 1941 Disney animator's strike, capably showcased in this 3 person play on the inequities at the House of Mouse.

Don't see it if you want or expect a big production; need a neatly, fully fleshed conclusion to the dramatization of this historical event. Read more

Critic Reviews (6)

The New York Times
September 13th, 2022

"Warm and alive, it’s layered with nuance as it captures the anxiety that can grip a workplace amid a labor struggle — and the ruthlessness that can ensue on all sides."
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TheaterScene.net
September 11th, 2022

Although "Burbank: Walt Disney in Crisis" occasionally has its actors delivering monologues out to the audience, the most compelling drama occurs from the interactive scenes between the actors themselves; more of this would have absolutely been welcome. Nevertheless, the play does entertain and inform, revealing the financial struggles Disney went through to make such iconic films as "Pinocchio," "Fantasia," and "Bambi," even in the wake of "Snow White"’s success.
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Theater Pizzazz
September 17th, 2022

"'Burbank,' provides a brief glimpse into a man who lived to tell stories, with a storytelling all its own that makes for bracing entertainment."
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Front Row Center
September 9th, 2022

"'Burbank' is fun, thought-provoking, and insightful as it examines Walt Disney’s perhaps unintentional societal contributions during an employee strike in wartime America."
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New York Theater
September 10th, 2022

a low-key play with low production values. The set is little more than an office desk and drawing table…In one way, the minimalism is wonderful; a refreshing (even thought-provoking) contrast to the behemoth that Disney has become. But, even though it’s a full eighty minutes, it somehow doesn’t feel like a complete, self-contained play. Maybe that’s because it isn’t: It’s part of an ambitious project about Disney workers
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T
September 12th, 2022

"Thirdwing's latest shows that new offices can still mean the same old story when it comes to art and labor relations. But with 'Burbank', it's unquestionably a story worth seeing again."
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