Dog Man: The Musical NYC Reviews and Tickets

Item: Dog Man: The Musical
Rating: 90
Author: Sam

79%

(2 Reviews)

Positive

50%

Mixed

50%

Negative

Members say

Entertaining, Funny, Clever, Delightful, Banal

About the Show

This new musical comedy is based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of "Captain Underpants."

From the show:

Best buds George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it's time to level up and write a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!! How hard could it be?

With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters.

Member Reviews (2)

Funny, Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Clever

See it if if you want to see one of the best kids' shows around. Shame on Show-Score's new policies for restricting critical coverage.

Don't see it if your'e uncomfortable going without . kids. It's for five to ten-year-olds but adults are also guaranteed a good time.

Banal, Cliched, Entertaining, Funny

See it if Your child loves Dog-Man or Captain Underpants. You enjoy juvenile humor.

Don't see it if You expect more from children's entertainment. Your child prefers more complexity.

Critic Reviews (3)

"‘Dog Man: The Musical’ Celebrates a Cop Who Sniffs Out Crime. The bizarro, irreverent world of Dav Pilkey, the creator of the Captain Underpants books, has been deftly translated to the Lucille Lortel Theater’s stage."
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"The players all do a fine job. Owen-who barks, yips and howls his spoken lines and lyrics-makes Dog Man a big galumphing sweetheart. Children at the performance under review seemed particularly enamored of Davidson's winsome Li'l Petey. Adults, on the other hand, may take more of a shine to LaVerdiere's scrumptiously villainous big Petey, who is funniest precisely when his attempts at being suave and cool falter-just as with actual felines that scramble to save face after not landing gracefully on all four feet."
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A Best Bet "Your Favorite Kid's Favorite Book Come To Life…'Dog Man: The Musical' is structurally sturdy and sophisticated in its storytelling…but also a silly, buoyant burst of energy…that at its heart is about two nutty kids, discovering the joy of live theater for the first time."
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