Miss Julie (Matthew Corozine Studio) NYC Reviews and Tickets

66%

(24 Ratings)

Positive

46%

Mixed

42%

Negative

12%

Members say

Disappointing, Absorbing, Slow, Ambitious, Intense

About the Show

The Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre revives Craig Lucas' adaptation of August Strindberg’s classic 19th-century tale of desperate dreams and dangerous desires.

Miss Julie, a privileged woman in 1888 Sweden, has long desired to escape the social restrictions placed on her, preferring the company of
"common people." Yet while actively seeking the freedom she believes only the lower classes have, she lacks the courage to have more than a passing dalliance there. One hot midsummer night, she strikes up a conversation with her husband’s valet–a man whose aspirations include climbing the very pedestal Julie seeks to leave forever. As their talk continues, a long-ago incident linking the two is revealed, and each starts to wonder if the other holds the key to a future they'd always dreamed of but never knew how to obtain.

Show-Score Member Reviews (24)

Intense, Powerful, Explosive, Visceral, Absorbing

See it if you enjoy a twist on a classic that is not done just to be different. I found it gripping, especially within the confines of a small stage.

Don't see it if You're above the Off-off-off scene, and if you want your classics done classically.

Absorbing, Great acting, Intelligent, Intense, Riveting

See it if You want a modern interpretation of a classic play. You want more nuanced & emotional depth from classic characters.

Don't see it if You prefer a more traditional approach to the classics.

Absorbing, Great writing, Intense, Romantic, Thought-provoking

See it if You enjoy classic plays rethought to be more easily accessed by our minds. and if you like intimate settings with small stage and audience

Don't see it if You don't like heavy stories or being close to the actors.

Dated, Disappointing, Slow, Old class conflict play seeks and fails to find contemporary relevance.

See it if You want to subject yourself to Strindberg's gloomy and dated railing against society's ills.

Don't see it if You'd be bored by a painfully obvious illustration of the old saying "Hell is paved with good intentions".

Ambitious, Edgy, Intelligent, Intense, Absorbing

See it if you like works by A. Strindberg

Don't see it if you are in the mood for something light and humorous

Ambitious, Thought-provoking, Great staging

See it if You're interested in seeing high level student productions.

Don't see it if You only see Broadway shows.

Entertaining, Great writing, Disappointing

See it if You like Strindberg and good live cello music score.

Don't see it if you want to see high production values and great acting.

Confusing, Inaudible, Original, Disappointing, Edgy

See it if you have the patience to strain to understand the words & you want to see an original spin on a classic. Young actors & director trying hard

Don't see it if you don't like adaptations of classics or you're expecting polished performances or high production values.

Critic Reviews (1)

"The production was straightforward, delivering Strindberg’s story skillfully, but without attempting to twist any of the play’s more outdated themes into a modern perspective, leaving Strindberg's misogyny to go unquestioned. As Miss Julie, Dodge shines at the play’s center...The performances at times relied too heavily on shouting to convey the play’s heavy emotion...Aris’ directorial debut delivers an enjoyable, if straightforward, adaptation of Strindberg’s classic play."
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Creative team

Gabby Aris (director)

Director

Kalynn Dodge

Miss Julie