Monsoon Wedding NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (59)
See it if You think Mira Nair is a genius and want to see amazing lactors tell a beautiful, moving and charming story with moments of infectious humor
Don't see it if You don't like all of the above, but in any case you have to hurry. Read more
See it if You are a fan of the movie and want to see it performed on stage in a cute theater in Brooklyn. Cast is amazing. Needed more grandeur.
Don't see it if You do not appreciate smaller predictions and are looking for a major pomp and show.
See it if You want a treat to great vocals, fun dance sequences (definitely giving some Bollywood vibes). The story also touches on topical themes
Don't see it if You don’t like a predictable plot
See it if This is different theater than I'm usually used to seeing. It was fun, enjoyable, refreshing, zillerating, what a great night of theater!
Don't see it if Not every seat in the house was a great seat. Subject matter could be a little triggering. You don't appreciate Bollywood or Indian music. Read more
See it if You appreciate a colorful, entertaining musical that focuses on Indian culture and combines comedy and drama well.
Don't see it if You are easily confused by somewhat complex family relationships. You don't like musicals adapted from films. Read more
See it if You loved the film or are interested in broadening cultural horizons. Aims to be an Indian FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
Don't see it if You hear it's going to transfer to Broadway and need cheaper tickets - this is staged for the 5 rows in front of stage, not the 32 on sides! Read more
See it if you want to see an off-Broadway musical with energetic and joyous ensemble numbers and a talented cast
Don't see it if you're expecting Bollywood. This is solidly a stage musical with an Indian storyline and sprinkles of culturally specific song/dance
See it if you'd like to see what happens when Bollywood crosses The Wedding Planner, Festen, and Father of the Bride.
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Critic Reviews (12)
"Its shambolic plot lines and Indian-pop-meets-marching-band songs, though full of interest individually, fail to build on themselves or one another, leaving the intertwined tale of love and obligation to unravel as fast as it spins."
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"I was on 'Monsoon Wedding’s' side but was worn out by its cautiousness. It re-creates much of what’s appealing about the film and is satisfied to do so."
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"Simply because its dramatic canvas is so broad, “Monsoon Wedding” cannot avoid compressing plot twists into moments of sentimentality and borderline melodrama...And the performances, which I am unable to celebrate in sufficient detail, are impeccable."
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"You leave some musicals whistling your favorite tune. Others you exit humming the scenery. After 'Monsoon Wedding,' all I can buzz about is the color palette."
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"The show turns the sitar-accented ragas of Indian classical music into show tunes, and envelops Brooklyn’s St. Ann’s Warehouse in the saturated colors of the sparkling saris worn in wealthy Delhi homes."
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"There’s plenty to like about 'Monsoon Wedding,' a musical overflowing with heart and humor. It’s a joyous occasion."
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“The book, by Arpita Mukherjee and Sabrina Dhawan (the latter of whom wrote the screenplay) is a fuzzy-minded enterprise that never seems to know where to focus or what to say about the characters...The score -- music by Vishal Bhardwaj and lyrics by Broadway veterans Masi Asare and Susan Birkenhead -- feature often-languid melodies and rather basic lyrics; one appreciates the perfect rhymes, but they stop short of poetry or wit.”
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"'Monsoon Wedding' settles into a surprisingly conventional, paint-by-numbers musical...One wishes that the creative team...took a few more risks when moving the story from screen to stage...And if I were a betting person, I’d say Wedding plans are still in the works."
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