Cost of Living NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (216)
See it if You like earnest portrayals of real life issues that don't shy away from the ugly side of things.
Don't see it if The topic of disability makes you uncomfortable, or you don't enjoy realist theatre.
See it if You'd be interested in a realistic play about the issues facing people with disabilities and those who care for them + stellar performances
Don't see it if You expect the ending to be perfectly tied up; you're squeamish about nudity on stage
See it if You want a heartfelt experience. This was an excellent theater experience.
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See it if You are OK with a longer, disconnected plot that has great moments, though no intermission.
Don't see it if You want something lighter.
See it if You enjoy very original plays with small casts that are funny, realistic, and emotional
Don't see it if You're not interested in thought provoking plays and prefer cliches
See it if you are interested in how people with emotional and/or physical disabilities navigate their world. Some very powerful and memorable scenes
Don't see it if you're looking for a comedy. The play is uneven and a little slow in parts, but the excellent acting smooths out the ripples. Worth seeing
See it if you appreciate good theater, innovative writing, and plays that promote conversation and push the edge. Amazing cast...and writing.
Don't see it if are uncomfortable with disabilities, or very brief moment of nudity. Not for the "I only like musicals" crowd.
See it if for well developed characters, good writing.
Don't see it if You want a traditional narrative. Then again, you might like it anyway.
Critic Reviews (34)
“A searing drama...This is not an easy play and an audience should be aware of what they are getting into. WTF is to be commended for producing this work but it takes a chunk out of our heart and psyche to sit through it…Two days have passed since I saw this play. It lingers and disturbs me. The evening was disorienting and profoundly thought-provoking. It was one of those tough love experiences that change who we are and how we view the challenges of others."
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“Director Jo Bonney keeps this show moving expertly as she nurtures these characters into genuine life with the help of this talented company of players. No possible moment or action goes unexplored or unused here…The practical work here is superb and Bonney needs to be credited with melding the elements, human and technical, to come up with a new life form, the perfectly surprising play that satisfies without pandering to audience needs...A play that cries out to be seen.”
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