Curiousities: An Immersive Theatre Experience NYC Reviews and Tickets

50%

(83 Ratings)

Positive

24%

Mixed

37%

Negative

39%

Members say

Disappointing, Confusing, Ambitious, Slow, Entertaining

About the Show

Deaths Head Theatrical presents an immersive theater piece set in an illegal 1930s sideshow.

It's 1936. The country is slowly finding itself again following the Great Depression. Once a ubiquitous (and illicit) distraction from life’s hardships, the carnival sideshow has found itself dwindling in popularity. But not everybody can afford to forget the lives of those on the fringes. Professor Mysterium invites you to relive the wonder and spectacle of his old-school curiosities in modern-day Midtown Manhattan. VIP seats include front of the line access, a reserved table for the floor show, and a toast with the Professor himself. Audience members are encouraged to come in 1930s attire. Ages 18 and up.

Show-Score Member Reviews (83)

Ambitious, Dated, Disappointing, Raunchy, Overrated

See it if You'd like a faux-Burlesque/cabaret show, but not nearly as good. The "acts," although excruciating were too short to have any impact.

Don't see it if Want an immersive show, as advertised. These actors really try, but the material/acts are dry, predictable, boring, and unrealistic.

Disappointing, Pretentious, Mediocre, Carnival, Dated

See it if you may enjoy soft jazz and have companion to talk to.

Don't see it if don't admire dated amateurish carnival performances and organization. Are not prepared to stand for one hour show without curiosities. Read more

Cliched, Confusing, Disappointing

See it if you'd like to visit a 1930's underground speakeasy style bar with sideshow themed vignettes. Or if you love all forms of burlesque.

Don't see it if you're looking for an immersive theatrical experience with an engaging plot.

Confusing, Disappointing, Indulgent, Raunchy, Slow

See it if You know someone in the cast or you have been well forewarned that you need to be willing to force interaction with the performers!

Don't see it if You aren't the type of person to take the initiative to talk to the performers. If you aren't you could be stuck sitting at your table. Read more

Confusing, Disappointing, Raunchy, Slow, Ambitious

See it if You want to listen to some jazz in an off- beat setting with mediocre burlesque act. Did not experience immersive theater.

Don't see it if You are expecting top notch entertainment. This was amateurish.

Confusing, Excruciating, Slow, Poorly executed

See it if you have very low expectations and might enjoy jazz and burlesque or want to go to support someone in the production

Don't see it if you love immersive shows like Sleep No More and expect this to be a low-budget version—it's nothing like that

Disappointing, Insipid, Overrated

See it if you are a huge vaudeville fan no matter the level of execution.

Don't see it if you want polished acts, courteous ushers or actually want to experience immersive theater. This is not immersive theater.

Confusing, Disappointing, Excruciating, No plot, Time-wasting

See it if you like sort of third-rate burlesque acts. This isn't immersive theatre at all; it's burlesque with immersive feints. Don't expect a plot.

Don't see it if You're expecting immersive theatre-this isn't that and shouldn't be advertised as such; you like high-quality burlesque-this also isn't that Read more

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Creative team

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