Daddy Issues
Closed 1h 40m
Daddy Issues
75

Daddy Issues NYC Reviews and Tickets

75%
(65 Ratings)
Positive
77%
Mixed
15%
Negative
8%
Members say
Entertaining, Funny, Great acting, Clever, Cliched

About the Show

In this '80s-set comedy, a man tries to appease his parents by hiring his ten-year-old downstairs neighbor to play his son. After a successful limited run earlier this year, the show transfers Off-Broadway.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (65)

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297 Reviews | 78 Followers
70
Cliched, Entertaining, Predictable, Funny, Sweet

See it if you like family comedies w/a festive drag-queen thrown in for fun. Cute show, funny albeit very predictable. Give it a shot when it returns.

Don't see it if silly family humor bores you, and a simple theater-lite night-out for everyone wouldn't cut it. Not much thinking involved, just campy fun.

110 Reviews | 27 Followers
70
Ambitious, Entertaining, Cliched, Delightful, Disappointing

See it if You like Old Neil Simon shows

Don't see it if Like edgy humon

273 Reviews | 41 Followers
67
Occasionally funny

See it if you like a light, comedy. The acting is reasonable. The plot is unsurprising. The play is not too hard to watch.

Don't see it if you don't like a predictable play with stereotypical humor.

228 Reviews | 42 Followers
66
Insipid, Dated, Banal, Cliched

See it if You like TV sitcoms and exaggerated characterizations

Don't see it if You are discriminating about your humor

475 Reviews | 59 Followers
62
Disappointing, Dated

See it if you like over- acting and the discussion of "Daddy Issues". you like farces

Don't see it if you've seen this type of show before and don't like farces.

71 Reviews | 30 Followers
58
Cliched, Edgy, Fluffy, Raunchy

See it if You like campy plays with innuendos about gays, ethnic jokes and jokes about being overweight.

Don't see it if Can't take crass jokes.

45 Reviews | 5 Followers
80
Entertaining, Great acting, Hilarious, Relevant, Delightful

See it if you love queer shows.

Don't see it if you hate queer shows.

48 Reviews | 12 Followers
80
Clever, Funny, Refreshing, Entertaining

See it if If you love a good old 80's sitcom this is the show for you! It reminded me of the Jewish version of LaCage!

Don't see it if You don't like a play about a sweet wholesome family and how a little white lie can really turn into a pink elephant in the room!

Critic Reviews (14)

Stage Buddy
April 11th, 2016
For a previous production

"A hilarious comedy of errors...David Goldyn skillfully directs and handles the moments of serious, real-life drama with care and tact, all the while never losing pace and keeping the audience with him to travel comfortably to the punch line...There is a warmth and genuineness to this family circle, intertwined with their comical craziness. Goldyn has filled this production with highly experienced and skilled actors to result in a formidable and polished production."
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Times Square Chronicles
April 13th, 2016
For a previous production

"'Daddy Issues' is a sitcom waiting to happen…It is at times laugh-out-loud funny…The acting is uneven with Mr. Given stealing the show as the drag queen best friend. He is so good and Mr. David so amateurish that you wish the show was about Levi. The dialogue by Mr. Goldberg is like a whip and dangerously witty. The direction by Mr. Goldwyn is spot on. This is a writer and director to watch."
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Theater In The Now
April 10th, 2016
For a previous production

"'Daddy Issues' is a cringe-worthy comedy with easy jokes and a cheap reveal...Goldberg is able to capture a vital theme deep within his comedy but unfortunately 'Daddy Issues' is so implausible that any substance loses validity. There is an abundance of derisory plot holes that it begins to turn into a ridiculous parade of shenanigans...'Daddy Issues' is fun for froth and that's about it. But if you're looking for froth with a little bit of substance, you can certainly find it elsewhere."
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NY Theatre Guide
April 20th, 2016
For a previous production

"What would a play look like if it were populated entirely by stereotypes? Probably a lot like 'Daddy Issues'…For something meant to be a lighthearted frolic, 'Daddy Issues' displays some pretty sad, even tragic, situations…The actors, under David Goldyn’s face-front-and-declaim direction, seem a little lost. The most confident presence onstage? Levine. The kid’s a natural, with crack timing, clear diction, and unforced cuteness. Better things await him, I hope."
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The Huffington Post
April 12th, 2016
For a previous production

"11-year-old Alex Ammerman ironically stands out as the only cast member who plays it straight and still manages to be funny…The rest of the energetic cast takes the play WAY over the top...While there are tepid nods to the virtues of family loyalty, tolerance and being true to your creative calling, there’s not one heavy moment in this frothy, whipped gelatin dessert of a show. That said, there are a lot of funny moments in 'Daddy Issues.'"
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Off Off Online
April 17th, 2016
For a previous production

"Goldyn has helped his actors to make strong individual character choices and really create the sense of family. He uses the small stage space wisely, making sure movements don’t become stagnant and boring. He has given the show a steady pace that makes it flow without too many pregnant pauses or noticeable lulls in action. If you a looking for a night full of laughter, 'Daddy Issues' has got you covered."
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