Drinking in America NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (62)
See it if Love characters and great staging
Don't see it if You don’t like one man shows
See it if You like one man shows, about strong male characters, and are ok with a bare stage.
Don't see it if You are looking to see a big , lavishly staged musical.
See it if See it if you like masterful monologues that show but don’t tell. Bogosian is one of the great monologists; this early work is a must see.
Don't see it if For those who say it’s dated, think of it as a period piece.
See it if you like great acting and one person plays with contemporary topics.
Don't see it if you can't handle some sexual content.
See it if This is a very well acted one man show with a series of short vignettes of the effects of drinking in America.
Don't see it if you want a linear play with one plot or are not interested in the issue of drinking has on American culture. Read more
See it if If you enjoy one man shows and want to dig deep into the trouble state of those who have addictions.
Don't see it if You are looking for answers to how we become addicted to drugs and alcohol but want to learn about the struggle.
See it if If you like one-handers that explore a subject thru multiple characters. Andre Royo embodies the many faces and circumstances of addiction
Don't see it if You're looking for light theater. There are laughs, but we are always drawn back to the subject at hand--Addiction and the toll it takes.
See it if you're a fan of Royo or Bogosian; you want an intense, intimate play that feels like a period piece but still resonates today
Don't see it if you dislike one person shows; you want a more traditional, linear plot rather than a series of different characters/scenes
Critic Reviews (6)
CRITIC’S PICK: “ ‘Drinking in America’ ... still makes good theater, because of Bogosian’s observational acuity, and because of the fireworks that ensue when an actor is all in.”
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“Its current form showcases Royo’s talent and lets actors jot down monologues to add to their repertoire, but it doesn’t aspire to something more impactful. Due in large part to Royo’s star power, however, ’Drinking in America’ will achieve its goal to sell tickets regardless of the impression it leaves.”
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“This is the first time in my experience that Drinking in America has been performed by anyone other than its creator, and the results are certainly mixed. Audience members who have no experience with the material may be struck by its litany of provocations; others might appreciate its time capsule qualities. [Frank] Rich also wrote that the show ‘leaves a hangover of outrage that a theatergoer can't easily shake.’ This time, however, no hangover; they're serving light beer at the Minetta Lane.”
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“Tellingly and perhaps more realistically, at the conclusion of ‘Drinking in America,’ when the man stretched out his hands for aid, none of us in the audience reached back. The play may be thirty-seven years old, but the story remains the same.”
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"Drinking in America" had so much to tell us about men and addiction and society over 30 years ago. And here we are with this riveting production in 2023 with a reminder that we still have so much to learn.
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"If drinking is comedy and also a tragedy, then Drinking in America, a one-man solo performance starring the multi-talented Andre Royo as Man, is both."
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