Ibsen's Ghost: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy
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Ibsen's Ghost: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy
80%

Ibsen's Ghost: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy NYC Reviews and Tickets

80%
(73 Ratings)
Positive
89%
Mixed
4%
Negative
7%
Members say
Entertaining, Clever, Funny, Delightful, Great acting

About the Show

The legendary Charles Busch humorously explores a scandal threatening Henrik Ibsen's legacy.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (39)

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144 Reviews | 37 Followers
95%
Great acting, Funny, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever

See it if you want your sides to hurt from non-stop laughing. Such a delight!

Don't see it if you want a serious take on Ibsen - or serious anything. Read more

144 Reviews | 35 Followers
90%
Indulgent, Great singing, Funny, Entertaining, Clever

See it if you want to see a mature Charles Busch at his campy best.

Don't see it if you don't get high camp.

100 Reviews | 14 Followers
90%
Entertaining, Funny, Hilarious, Quirky, Clever

See it if You are a fan of Charles Busch and his theatrical and camp style. A tight group of actors that play well off each other!

Don't see it if you are not a fan of stylized theatre. Or are looking for a more Ibsen type of play!

266 Reviews | 27 Followers
90%
Refreshing, Quirky, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever

See it if you love Charles Busch and his cohorts; you want to have a fun evening

Don't see it if you don't enjoy plays with men playing women

1172 Reviews | 390 Followers
83%
Polished, Fun, Clever, Fluffy, Campy

See it if you enjoy Charles Busch. Broad humor, some relevance (women's societal role). Strg cast, well-directed, gr prodn values (set! costumes!) FUN

Don't see it if you dislike drag. Or prefer serious dramas/musicals. Not for everyone (some walk-outs) Still, JVDyck is a stand out! Lots of laughs.

455 Reviews | 68 Followers
82%
Entertaining, Funny, Delightful, Campy

See it if you want to see Charles Busch and a delightful and witty ensemble. Who knew angst could be so entertaining? Just go already.

Don't see it if you're not ready to have fun while maybe learning a bit too.

649 Reviews | 154 Followers
80%
Fun over the top acting, Quirky, Great set, Delightful, Entertaining

See it if u enjoy Charles Busch's campy takes on the classics; great acting and wonderful costumes; Thomas Gibson is likeably silly & a good addition

Don't see it if you're not a fan of drag or Busch's style of direction; lots of fun & a nip & tuck wouldn't have hurt

243 Reviews | 45 Followers
80%
Funny, Masterful, Camp, Well-researched, Ridiculous

See it if The Ridiculous Theater was your jam decades ago because the art of camp is alive & well thanks to Charles Busch & his delirious costars.

Don't see it if you refuse to acknowledge women "camp" as well as men because Jennifer Van Dyck & Jen Cody are the funniest ones in one highly amusing show. Read more

Critic Reviews (10)

The New York Times
March 20th, 2024

"Charles Busch’s satire...a widow faces a rather catty fight to save her husband’s legacy"
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Theatermania
March 14th, 2024

"...Ibsen’s Ghost features a plot that is only partially coherent"
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Lighting & Sound America
March 19th, 2024

”If you're looking for a highly literate lark, this is it.”
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Talkin' Broadway
March 14th, 2024

"Ibsen's Ghost is a joy ride all the way, with a great company"
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Theater Pizzazz
March 14th, 2024

A triumphant example of fast-paced, energized, high-camp acting.
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Front Row Center
March 14th, 2024

"His play is hilarious and I’m so glad people are still writing in this style."
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Exeunt Magazine
March 14th, 2024

"The resulting play, overstuffed and undergunned, falls short of the auteur’s best"
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This Week in New York
March 31st, 2024

There’s diabolical tomfoolery aplenty in writer-star Charles Busch's latest campy comedy.
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