Little Shop of Horrors (Westside Theatre) NYC Reviews and Tickets

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(639 Reviews)

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Members say

Entertaining, Funny, Delightful, Great singing, Great acting

About the Show

Returning to its Off-Broadway roots, this new production stars Jeremy Jordan and Christian Borle.

Following an award-winning run in 2019, the hit cult musical is back Off-Broadway with an all-star cast, currently including Skylar Astin ('Pitch Perfect'), Tony nominee Tammy Blanchard ('How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'), and Andrew Call ('Hamilton').

Performed in an intimate 270-seat setting, this horror-sci-fi-musical comedy brings audiences up close and personal with the cast and characters, including Seymour, Audrey, and, of course, the carnivorous, megalomaniacal plant at the center of the story.

The 1982 musical is by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, best known for their musical contributions to Disney movies like 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Beauty and the Beast.' This production, directed by Michael Mayer ('Spring Awakening'), won Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League Awards for Best Musical Revival.

Member Reviews (639)

Nostalgic, Great music, Entertaining

See it if you're like the show/movie. Great sets, amazing puppet.

Don't see it if Talent was uneven. Some gave great acting some gave great singing. No one did both. Regardless it was great fun with beloved story & tunes.

Great music, Fun, Entertaining

See it if You're a fan of Little Shop or have never seen it before. Very polished production. Great puppet. Incredible songs. Very fun.

Don't see it if Vocals from some of the cast were a little disappointing but not a reason to not see it.

Entertaining, Fun, Cute

See it if A lighthearted and fun take on Little Shop. All performances were solid.

Don't see it if You don’t like Little Shop.

Great acting, Great staging, Funny, Fluffy, Entertaining

See it if u want to see a jaunty, sentimental, nostalgic, expertly staged, faithful revival of the feel-good horror cult classic (now a pop staple).

Don't see it if you expect a reimagining, updating or contemporizing of the material [This is strictly a by-the-numbers homage, albeit a skillful one.] Read more

Little shop is one of the better post ww ii musicals & this revival reminds us how good it is

See it if entertainingly absurdist tale of murderous plant; hear Menken's fine music, Ashman's witty lyrics; Chris Borle masterful in various roles

Don't see it if fatuous plot; 2 much Borsht Belt humor; uneasy marriage of silliness & darkness; some music dated; anti-racism message too obscure/see below Read more

Fun, Great writing, Classic, Great acting, Funny

See it if You love the show or have never seen it. It’s a terrific, traditional staging of a great show with a great cast (Borle especially).

Don't see it if You dislike the show or these actors, or are expecting a new staging.

Clever, Quirky, Edgy, Great staging, Entertaining

See it if you enjoy dark comedy and quirky, off-beat stories. The score is fun and you can’t beat Groff and Borle in an intimate setting.

Don't see it if you’re turned off by human sacrifice. Lol

Great acting, Great singing, Great staging, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if great acting (Borle rocks all his characters/Grof is adorable), music, dance & song. Audrey 2 & puppeteers are terrific, intimate setting.

Don't see it if you want an Ellen Greene impersonator. Blanchard is vulnerable/lovable but doesn't have Greene's singing chops. Accept that & all is good.

Critic Reviews (20)

"CRITIC’S PICK "Jonathan Groff Feeds the Beast: Michael Mayer’s revitalizing revival of this genially gruesome classic becomes a sly morality tale for the age of universal celebrity."
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4/5 Stars "Mayer has wrangled a marvelous cast…Groff's Seymour is a likable klutz with just a hint of deadpan creepiness…Christian Borle solidifies his status as the preeminent musical-theater clown of his generation...And Blanchard is a revelation...She's the heart of the production."
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"The show’s most charming quality is its feeling of having been put on for the hell of it. I’m sure it’s going to make money. It’s a dream cast of consummate pros. But — and my eyes look like hearts while I type this — the infectious energy is pure amateur."
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"Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's cult musical about a bloodthirsty alien plant returns to its roots with Tony winner Michael Mayer's off-Broadway revival starring Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard and Christian Borle."
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"Directed at a quick clip by Michael Mayer, this 'Little Shop' is played out on the small, tight stage of the Westside Theater with an ever-growing, masterfully manipulated plant. The close confines give this 'Little Shop' the intimacy of home viewing."
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"Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard Bring The Off-Broadway Classic Home"
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3.5/4 Stars "Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard get real"
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"You get the sense here that the scale of the production comes with utter intentionality — an honoring of great material more than a quest for profit. And, therefore, that feeling of determined mission permeates everything that’s happening. You’ll get all the feels you need."
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