Daddy Long Legs NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (366)
See it if you love romance, beautiful music, lyrics, and performances. It's the book come to life, brilliantly. We've gone back to see it! It's a gem.
Don't see it if you want a big splashy show, or 'adult' humor. This is intelligent, human, fun, warm, memorable. Are you? If not, stay home!!!
See it if Like a good love story, well acted.
Don't see it if Don't lke a good love story, well acted.
See it if like romance and clever staging
Don't see it if you don't like two character musicals
See it if you love Paul Gordon's music and a classic story. This is one of my favorite shows of the season!
Don't see it if you want flashy sets or a darker story. It's a small 2-person musical.
See it if you enjoy romance and lovely singing. Beautifully true the to feeling of the book. Two characters create a believable world on a tiny stage.
Don't see it if you like your shows loud and gritty.
See it if you like good stories, good musicals, romantic plays, lovely evening in theater
Don't see it if you want big splashy musicals...this is not it.
See it if You like romance and aren't looking for big spectacle.
Don't see it if You don't like singing.
See it if Because it's clever and refreshingly different.
Don't see it if I don't know why you shouldn't see it.
Critic Reviews (47)
"There's a sweet old-fashioned quality about this two-hander...Like so many in his generation of composers, Gordon has created a score that is heavily influenced by Stephen Sondheim. The melodies aren't as complex and the lyrics aren't are as clever as Sondheim's but the songs are pleasant and they're beautifully sung."
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"I really did not like the show itself... The whole time the teenage girl thinks that her benefactor is very old when he’s really only a few years her senior. But that doesn’t make it any less creepy. I hate that this is a story in which the male figure has all the power and the female figure is in a subservient position. I found the music forgettable (it all sounds so similar, like the same few songs are on repeat) and that was a bummer."
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"The casting is spot on...McGinnis delivers a layered, emotional portrayal of a feisty young woman strong in her convictions and aspirations, yet frustrated by a relationship she does not fully understand...Nolan is the perfect, straight match to her spunk. His is a highly controlled, yet impassioned performance...It proves to be a satisfying and emotionally engaging theatrical work."
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"There is no hard drama here, and it is not missed. Instead, the story flows well as a simple coming-of-age story that also blossoms into love. The trials of life, learning who you are as a person and ultimately what you want to become, are enough to carry the story eloquently, especially with the duo of McGinnis and Nolan. And most importantly, it reminds us all that in this fast-paced world there is nothing quite like real human love or true connections."
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"In addition to their impeccable acting, both McGuinness and Nolan have strong and beautiful voices that bring this melodious and inspired score to life...This is a delightful musical that will warm your heart on a chilly fall evening."
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"If you are in search of a charming evening, look no further than this production of 'Daddy Long Legs.' Not only is it endearing and syrupy sweet, it is a lovely break from the modern world of texts and tweets and may inspire you to write a letter of your own."
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"The story revolves around her, and in spite of the fact that she’s onstage nearly all the time, we never get bored with her. This is star quality...This production of 'Daddy Long Legs' is a theater experience to savor, and if the heavens are in alignment, a good chance to see two extraordinary performers who may well be destined for stardom."
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"Librettist-helmer John Caird has reclaimed Jean Webster’s 1912 bestseller for a wholesome tuner in tune with the times, bolstered by winsome melodies from Paul Gordon. Assessment of show’s full potential must await redress of a serious casting imbalance in the Rubicon Theater premiere, but the signs are positive."
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