Frankenstein (CSC) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you're interested in the horror genre, but also like your plays slowly paced.

Don't see it if you're hoping to see something as exciting as the novel. The first 1/4 of the play is extremely slow, and the whole show is only 80 minutes. Read more

See it if Beautiful use of language at a pace likely challenging to modern ears dulled by the daily use & assault/bombardment of electronics & media.

Don't see it if You can't slow down or find the patience to hear the language, go with the pace. This is about storytelling and language. Read more

See it if Challenging and creative. Committed cast to.

Don't see it if Can be confusing; not for this looking fir classic (Universal) monsters

See it if You want to explore the story from the creature POV and enjoy two handers with most a one woman show

Don't see it if You expect dynamic pacing and a script with passion, this has neither sadly

See it if you enjoy an classic being reimagined. This is the Frankenstein story from the creature's perspective

Don't see it if you don't like classics being retold from a really different perspective

See it if It would be so much better with better actors and some more compelling action. The words are full of pathos but there is nothing more

Don't see it if you are looking for a compelling drama. There is potential not realized here. The underlying story is tragic but the actors do not connect

See it if You like the tale of Frankenstein and experimental approaches to familiar stories. Gender free casting. Intimate theater in the round.

Don't see it if You like your theater straight-up and easy to follow. You don't want to sit in a theater and watch a monster learn to walk. Read more

See it if Stripped down version of Frankenstein tale with two actors - really 1 1/2 actors. An interesting production

Don't see it if A full production Read more