Ghost Light (Lincoln Center Theater) NYC Reviews and Tickets

80%

(101 Ratings)

Positive

88%

Mixed

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Members say

Ambitious, Great staging, Enchanting, Clever, Absorbing

About the Show

Third Rail Projects, the immersive performance company behind 'Then She Fell' and 'The Grand Paradise,' invites audiences to explore the world on the other side of the proscenium.

'Ghost Light' is a performance about performance which navigates through a series of real and dreamlike landscapes beyond the footlights, the glitter, and the greasepaint. It is a benevolent haunting that reflects on the smoke and mirrors, superstitions, and stage magic that conjure the mystique of the theater. Note: Audience members will be moving for most of the performance. Standing, walking, climbing stairs, staying in confined spaces, and being separated from your party are all part of the experience. Wear comfortable footwear. Due to adult content, the show is recommended for ages 14 and up.

Show-Score Member Reviews (101)

Absorbing, Entertaining, Ambitious, Great acting, Intelligent

See it if You want to see something UNIQUE

Don't see it if You want a regular play

Absorbing, Ambitious, Great staging, Entertaining, Clever

See it if you love theater. An almost magical introduction to backstage & the people who make productions possible. Some astounding characters

Don't see it if you have difficulty climbing stairs or standing for 15 minutes. This show requires active participation. Some scenes seem overly repetitive

Absorbing, Clever, Enchanting, Great staging, Refreshing

See it if You're interested in exploring the world of theater in an immersive play; mini loosely connected stories, yet provide cohesive glimpse

Don't see it if You're looking for traditional, sit-down theater; there's some limited audience participation; very sparse dialogue; themes emerge slowly

Fascinating, Amazing logistics, Haunting

See it if you like participatory immersive theater that takes you all over the space, including dressing rooms, the fly, backstage and hallways.

Don't see it if you need a linear story or have a problem walking, climbing stairs or perching in small spaces. Read more

Absorbing, Entertaining, Epic, Indulgent, Quirky

See it if you are a fan of theater and all the things that happen behind the scenes.

Don't see it if dance/movement is not your thing (from the actors, not participants) or if you don't like being mainly on your feet for 2 hours.

Enchanting, Ambitious, Entertaining, Refreshing, Fun

See it if you love immersive theatre, and theatre magic in general. It took a little while to get going but then it reeled me in. Totally enchanting.

Don't see it if you're not into immersive/participatory theatre and are unable to or don't want to move around throughout the space. Read more

Absorbing, Ambitious, Delightful, Great staging

See it if you are a fan of theater and would like a unique behind the scenes perspective. A transporting experience that puts you in the middle of it.

Don't see it if you expect a cohesive storyline. You dislike interacting with performers. There are some extended periods of baffling interpretive dance.

Absorbing, Dizzying, Epic, Great staging

See it if you want a first immersive theatre experience. This is a good gateway.

Don't see it if you don't like interacting with the theatre around you.

Critic Reviews (16)

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