Evening at the Talk House NYC Reviews and Tickets

58%

(162 Ratings)

Positive

32%

Mixed

40%

Negative

28%

Members say

Confusing, Slow, Disappointing, Indulgent, Thought-provoking

About the Show

The New Group presents two-time Tony winner Matthew Broderick in Wallace Shawn's drama about a group of friends gathering to celebrate a past theatrical endeavor in a dystopian future.

In 'Evening at the Talk House,' everyone's invited to join the company of Robert's (Broderick) underappreciated masterpiece, 'Midnight in a Clearing with Moon and Stars,' at a get-together to commemorate its 10th anniversary. To recall that wonderful creative atmosphere which they all miss so much, Nellie (Jill Eikenberry) will host this celebration at their old haunt, the Talk House (which, despite everything, remains open). Remember when you felt you could do anything, when there was still nothing to fear? Yes, things have changed a bit, haven't they? Please come. We need each other.

Show-Score Member Reviews (162)

Confusing, Disappointing, Excruciating, Slow

See it if You like a great cast and don't care what the play is about. You enjoy mingling with the actors before the play begins.

Don't see it if You don't like dystopian plays.

Banal, Confusing, Disappointing, Excruciating, Insipid

See it if you want to be served a cool-aide drink by one of the cast members.

Don't see it if you really hate to see good actors in stupid productions. Read more

Disappointing, Indulgent, Excruciating, Lost, But great cast

See it if You are a diehard Wallace Shawn fan; this will not dissappoint: it dies easy. Shows some promise early on, but then wanders.

Don't see it if Someone in your audience won't laugh when late in the play: "Can I tell you a story?" "NO!". Not us, but saved night.

Confusing, Disappointing, Overrated, Slow, Boring

See it if You love Wallace Shawn's work and don't have expectations of this talented cast of actors.

Don't see it if You have any expectations from the talented cast of actors.

Confusing, Slow, Great acting, Indulgent, Challenging

See it if you like absurdist (& challenging) theater on dystopian themes such as Ionesco's RHINOCEROS, Genet's THE BALCONY, Pinter's THE DUMBWAITER.

Don't see it if you want a clear story, action, or theater that won't leave you confused. It's good acting, but a slow and often not-engaging piece.

Confounding, Slow, Indulgent, Excruciating, Mercury fur: senior citizens

See it if You already purchased a subscription to The New Group for Sweet Charity and this was included. Honestly, just let the ticket go to waste.

Don't see it if You're expecting Matthew Broderick to become engaging again or there to be an interesting take on post-apocalyptic life in the theatre. Read more