Daniel's Husband NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (393)
See it if You want to experience a well written play that deals with issues that relate to anyone engaging in a loving relationship be it gay or
Don't see it if You enjoy musicals more than serious, meaningful plays with gay lifestyle issues. Read more
See it if You enjoy moving and excellent theater with excellent acting. It deals with important issues of love and health. Very well done.
Don't see it if You expect light and silly shows.
See it if The problems of the straight world meet the problems of the gay world. Superb acting by all. I do not dare to single out any. Perfect set.
Don't see it if Be sure to check the time of the performance as changes have been made. There are steps. No railings in the theater. Performance is great
See it if you enjoy plays about family relationships and lgbt complications.
Don't see it if you don't want to be emotionally moved. Read more
See it if Forget your preconceptions that this will be another gay fluff comedy. It's really smartly plotted with smashing acting w relevance
Don't see it if You've got all the [simple] answers. You may have to change your attitude about marriage equality. Read more
See it if you like emotional, , thought provoking, relevant story telling. Homosexual theme.
Don't see it if your not interested in gay issues.
See it if Spectacular play with amazing writing and acting, was very emotional.
Don't see it if You can't take the subject matter and are anti-gay.
See it if you like amazing, thought-provoking plays + stellar acting. Partly funny, partly sad + moving: it kept me engaged from start to finish.
Don't see it if you only want entertainment or can't handle LGBQT themes or serious family problems or disease. This show deals with very serious issues. Read more
Critic Reviews (43)
“Stellar writing, superb directing and exquisite acting...McKeever’s rich and poignant dialog presents familiar characterizations and story line in such a way that they’re fully experienced before they’re recognized. Direction by Brancato shapes the piece and guides its actors perfectly...’Daniel’s Husband’ achingly reminds us to never take what we have for granted. Go see it and be infused with gratitude.”
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“Few plays make you think about and debate a play the way ‘Daniel's Husband’ does...It focuses on gay marriage, but it is much, much more than that...’Daniel's Husband’ is well written...The banter at times seems a little too scripted...Everyone has an opinion; the characters all have a different way they go...It is easy to watch and thoroughly enjoy regardless of one's sexual preferences...Brancato's assiduous direction has these actors clicking in the lighter times as well as the tense.”
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"As quickly as questions arise in Michael McKeever’s drama, they are shrouded in a plot resembling a procedural Lifetime film, redeemed primarily by the commitment of its cast...Then tragedy strikes. Even if I were to place a spoiler alert here, it wouldn’t weigh on your experience of the play, since the plot takes a sharp turn from here...The conversations at the center shift into a nasty battle of logistics, rather than a revelation of the changes that must be occurring in the characters."
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"A poignant, topical chamber piece...The play begins as a thoughtful examination of various contemporary gay topics, from same-sex marriage to intergenerational relationships to commitment issues...The play flows effortlessly from the beginning to the central conflict between first the two lovers and then between Mitchell and Lydia...The main drawback of the evening is the occasionally awkward plot development...The cast is of a piece and is consistently committed."
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“Though ‘Daniel’s Husband’ begins as a situational comedy, the play’s latter half is a modern morality tale about not taking love and family for granted...The show’s climax is one of the most heartbreaking scenes you’re likely to see off-Broadway this season. ‘Daniel’s Husband’ also boasts nuanced yet emotionally charged performances from its ensemble cast."
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“’Daniel’s Husband’ is a touching, heartwarming, funny, impactful, and sad story that may be all too familiar to many. It deals with what happens when a couple isn’t married and they haven’t taken care of the proper legal steps they need to in case of a medical emergency. It also addresses family drama and the differences in individual beliefs when it comes to marriage...The play (and the acting) definitely hits you in the feels...It will leave you with plenty to think about."
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“The show starts off a little rocky, attempting to do too much...The dialogue, which attempted to be fun and playful, was...forced and not always believable. Instead of feeling like a conversation that gay men actually have, it felt more like what straight people assume gay men talk about at a dinner party (even though it was written by a gay man)...The play really begins to shine once an unexpected misfortune hits...By the time the curtain closes, I guarantee you’ll have shed many tears.”
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“’Daniel’s Husband’, a new play by McKeever...Is a portrayal of gay relationships, of choices, of values, respect and honesty...We meet four friends at a dinner party...All seems fairly cordial on the surface until Trip erroneously refers to Mitchell as ‘Daniel’s husband’, a reference which immediately brings anger and vitriol and a refusal by Mitchell to believe in the sanctity of this union...Plot lines focus on gay relationships, legal and moral rights, health issues and ‘happy families’.”
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