Fire and Air NYC Reviews and Tickets

65%
(158 Ratings)
Positive
45%
Mixed
44%
Negative
11%
Members say
Disappointing, Slow, Great acting, Ambitious, Indulgent

About the Show

Classic Stage Company's world premiere by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally explores the rich history of the Ballets Russes, Sergei Diaghilev’s itinerant Russian ballet company.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (158)

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541 Reviews | 490 Followers
50
Confusing, Boring, Bad direction

See it if you've already decided you like John Doyle's style.

Don't see it if you don't have to. Douglas Hodge is a fascinating performer but that one positive element isn't enough to justify this whole show.

182 Reviews | 31 Followers
50
Confusing, Disappointing, Insipid, Slow

See it if you like to see the actors, they're pretty okay

Don't see it if you're expecting McNally's comic writing and tasteful drama. this one is very different.

257 Reviews | 36 Followers
50
Cliched, Confusing, Disappointing, Indulgent, Slow

See it if Terrance McNally is your hero and you need to see everything he has written.

Don't see it if You are after a well-constructed play about the subject. We had no idea the scene had moved to a seaside city until heard the water sounds.

133 Reviews | 36 Followers
50
Disappointing

See it if You want to see a company of fine actors practicing their craft.

Don't see it if You know or want to know about the Ballet Russes. Historically inaccurate and plodding; not McNally’s or the cast’s best work.

75 Reviews | 17 Followers
49
Cliched, Indulgent, Insipid, Slow, Overwrought

See it if You want to see Douglas Hodge in histrionics for two hours

Don't see it if You want to learn more about Sergei Diaghilev or see any dancing whatsover

68 Reviews | 19 Followers
49
Ambitious, Disappointing, Indulgent, Slow

See it if you are fans of any of the actors involved. Marsha Mason, Marin Mazzie, Douglas Hodge and John Glover. They try their best.

Don't see it if you'd expect an interesting play about Diaghilev. There must be more to him than his fascination for beautiful young male ballet dancers.

444 Reviews | 79 Followers
48
Slow, Excruciating, Disappointing

See it if You want to see John Doyle's latest bare staged play.

Don't see it if If you want an interesting story about Diaghilev and Nijinsky. Mostly Douglas Hodge ranting. Others characters (great cast) wasted. Read more

73 Reviews | 16 Followers
45
Dull, Flat, Inert

See it if you want to see a great cast try to breath life into an inert piece

Don't see it if you're expecting excitement or revelations

Critic Reviews (33)