Douglas NYC Reviews and Tickets

90%
(22 Ratings)
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Members say
Intelligent, Funny, Thought-provoking, Clever, Absorbing

About the Show

Hot off the the success of her hit "Nanette," Aussie comic Hannah Gadsby returns to the NY stage with her latest show.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (22)

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576 Reviews | 88 Followers
100
Profound, Hilarious, Intense, Edgy, Entertaining

See it if you loved Nanette or her TED Talk.She is brilliant, entertaining, important.She tells truth to power.Sometimes uncomfortable,but it matters

Don't see it if you are offended by frank,raw talk.This show is seriously important.You'll laugh your butt off, be challenged and moved.

1166 Reviews | 464 Followers
98
Must see, Intelligent, Hilarious, Profound, Masterful

See it if You’re not afraid to take a good honest look at yourself, your surroundings, habits and country...all with whip smart, sharp comedy.

Don't see it if You like your comedy served up cotton candy fluffy. This is probably going to sting and depending who you are maybe more than once-worth it! Read more

142 Reviews | 22 Followers
95
Quirky, Masterful, Funny, Clever

See it if You enjoyed 'Nanette' and like quirky humor. You want a different stand up show that tackles current issues (i.e. patriarchy)

Don't see it if You hated Nanette, want a stand up show that is all jokes and no substance. Get uncomfortable when talking about sexuality, anti-vax, autism Read more

387 Reviews | 108 Followers
95
Profound, Masterful, Intelligent, Edgy, Absorbing

See it if you want a take on gender and the patriarchy delivered through art history with side jaunts with dogs and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Don't see it if you're expecting exactly the same as Nanette. It's complex and complicated and deeply personal but not as squarely focused on trauma. Read more

761 Reviews | 165 Followers
93
Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Hilarious, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if fan of Goldsby's "Nanette" or other acting, interest in seeing an artist with Autism, enjoy kooky but intelligent humor, & Australian humor

Don't see it if don't like unstructured, stand-up type shows, Some Australian words confuse you, not a fan of quirky humor or slightly uncomfortable stories

414 Reviews | 70 Followers
92
Relevant, Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Hilarious, Entertaining

See it if an hilarious solo female show, always thought-provoking but with some moving moments; stand-up comedy but much, much more including art hist

Don't see it if don't like solo shows, don't want frank discussion of autism (?), only want art history 101 as taught by white males, uncomfortable with * Read more

567 Reviews | 151 Followers
92
Refreshing, Thought-provoking, Great writing, Intelligent, Clever

See it if Reluctant, self-deprecating, even fragile Aussie's refreshing voice who uncannily layers and then circles back to payoff a forgotten set-up.

Don't see it if This time out, she's moved on from trauma's "Nanette" She's clearly stoked by her mission, but seems she'd really rather be somewhere else. Read more

450 Reviews | 81 Followers
90
Side-splitting, Genius

See it if you like to laugh/like intelligent conversation.

Don't see it if you are an anti-vaxer. Read more

Critic Reviews (7)

The New York Times
July 26th, 2019

NYT Critic's Pick “Is Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Douglas’ Stand-Up? Theater? Yes, Please. A follow-up to the startling and divisive ‘Nanette’ is just as startling and probably just as divisive.”
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New Yorker
July 24th, 2019

"'Hannah Gadsby’s Song of the Self.' The monologuist’s new show, 'Douglas,' is an act of recovery, or an act about recovery, in which solipsism masquerades as art."
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The Hollywood Reporter
July 27th, 2019

“More proof that this talented Australian performer is a distinctive comedic voice.“
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Entertainment Weekly
July 26th, 2019

B+ “Hannah Gadsby brings her shrewd discomfort comedy to new show ‘Douglas.’”
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Theatermania
July 29th, 2019

“Hannah Gadsby's Nanette Follow-Up, ‘Douglas,’ Proves How Essential Her Art Really Is. Gadsby brings her latest show to the Daryl Roth Theatre at Union Square.”
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C
July 27th, 2019

“While ‘Douglas’ is, indeed, a different piece than ‘Nanette’ (which she admits caused a lot of haters to hate), it's anything but a dog of a show. Instead, I would call it must-see theater!”
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Chicago Tribune
June 17th, 2019
For a previous production

“Hannah Gadsby at the Chicago Theatre: Different from 'Nanette' but she still likes to 'rummage' with your head.”
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