Daniel's Husband NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (393)
See it if YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE, MIRACLES; UNDERSTAND THAT LIFE IS TOO SHORT AND UNFORTUNATE EVENT CAN HAPPENED ANY MOMENT, SO KEEP LOVED ONCE CLOSE
Don't see it if YOU ARE HOMOPHOBIC YOU LOVE HAPPY ENDING
See it if you like excellence by the cast in a well-written play with a nice set with good lighting and sound around a difficult subject - see it!
Don't see it if you cannot deal with physical health difficulties or the horror and tension they bring about for family and loved ones due to societal laws.
See it if you are pro-gay, enjoy seeing realistic portrayals of domestic lives of gay men, are interested in a compelling story about marriage.
Don't see it if you're homophobic, you don't want to be moved by a story with a same-sex relationship at its center, you don't want your heartstrings tugged Read more
See it if You like to see a twist. Great show about homosexuality that does not mention AIDS
Don't see it if Gay homosexual relationships bother you. Not for homophobic a.
See it if You have no expectations—this show twists and turns, and the less you know the better. It’s exquisitely acted, well-written, and sobering.
Don't see it if You need a lot of action, don’t like drama, don’t like gay stories, or family drama. This show is not what it seems. It’s exquisite.
See it if Absorbing dark comedy with a twist on gay marriage
Don't see it if See it, unless you're homophobic, in which case, move to Utah.
See it if You like thought provoking plays with relevant issues. Although the play involved a homosexual couple, it is relevant to heterosexuals too.
Don't see it if You are a homophobe and dislike to view homosexual affection, or need to see only light hearted, humorous plays. Read more
See it if Brings a fresh poignant perspective to same sex relationships. Well written and well acted. This will move you.
Don't see it if You seek pure entertainment. This is absorbing and tells a good story. Read more
Critic Reviews (43)
"The tone is extremely funny and light, then takes a wild turn toward the dramatic when something happens to one of the main characters...In going from breezy cocktail chatter to devastating dramatics, McKeever performs an impressive tightwire act, and his cast is deft with every turn."
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"When an unexpected event occurs that literally tears at the fibers of their relationship and beings, we learn the true colors of family and friends (kudos to über adorable Lealand Wheeler (Trip) and Barry Dylon (Lou Liberatore)…Incredibly humorous turns devastatingly tragic in a mere 90 minutes. Sometimes we argue about concepts and principles and forget there could be (as slight as the chance could be) some real-world consequences to our actions.”
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“A stunning play. This is a work that’s not only profoundly moving, but offers a wealth of insight into human nature…Brancato has worked brilliantly with the material and his actors, creating a beautifully paced piece of remarkable authenticity…This is a work that presents an all too rare opportunity to experience the creative brilliance of a playwright who not only has something to say, but whose insights into the human condition can be a powerful stimulant.”
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"McKeever has crafted his play brilliantly, moving from witty banter to argument to crisis. There were a lot of laughs in the first half and a lot of sniffling during the denouement. Yet I could not help thinking how stupid the couple was...Brancato has paced the play effectively and the cast couldn't be better...It's not a masterpiece; it's an old-fashioned drama built to please. I don't mean that in a condescending way. It was a pleasure to experience such a well-made play."
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“Director Joe Brancato has paced his expert company artfully, confidently, sensitively…Tension rides in everyone, and especially in you, that smart one, in the audience. Playwright McKeever has had the audacity to begin his tragedy as a comedy and landed a poignant success, bringing everyone in his audience, canes, walkers, wheelchairs and all, to their feet.”
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“McKeever’s predictable tale feels manipulative and often contrived with basically stereotypical characters used to craft the playwright’s opinions…Although the actors are likable and their work earnest, you never feel a chemistry beyond friendship…The performances in Brancato’s staging all lack emotional depth so the play turns overly talky...Without a passionately layered subtext, the evening fails to engage or resonate with authenticity."
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“A profound look at love and commitment and the uncertainties of life…Extremely well-written…It would be wrong to reveal too much, because playwright McKeever takes such a powerful and unexpected turn that you are left gasping…Plays with a social message can sometimes feel more pedantic than dramatic. But this beautifully written and powerfully acted show avoids that problem.”
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"'Daniel's Husband,' perhaps the most intriguingly titled play on the New York boards this season, shines a light on this rarely examined minority. But does the insightful dramedy, by Michael McKeever, live up to the promise of its tantalizing title? Absolutely...Director Joe Brancato has elicited fine performances from the gifted ensemble. The increasingly distraught Mitchell is rendered with astute emotional elasticity by Matthew Montelongo in a deeply felt, heartrending turn."
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