Neil Simon's I Ought To Be In Pictures NYC Reviews and Tickets

80%

(17 Ratings)

Positive

82%

Mixed

12%

Negative

Members say

Dated, Entertaining, Funny, Absorbing, Delightful

About the Show

A screenwriter reexamines parenthood and love after unexpected reunion with daughter.

Herb Tucker, a struggling middle-aged screenwriter experiencing writer's block, is taken aback when his daughter, Libby, whom he left behind with their Brooklyn family 16 years earlier, unexpectedly arrives in West Hollywood with dreams of making it in the movie industry. Libby's arrival not only compels Herb to reassess the duties of parenthood but also forces him to confront the complexities of his fluctuating relationship with his girlfriend, Steffy.

As Herb grapples with his past abandonment and attempts to navigate his present circumstances, Neil Simon's poignant play delves into themes of family, love, and personal growth, offering a profound exploration of human connections and the pursuit of reconciliation.

Show-Score Member Reviews (9)

During previews

Dated, Great writing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if Snappy dialogue and good performances make this a charming show

Don't see it if Three hander from 1980 Read more

During previews

Funny, Great acting, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if About a father and daughter coming together in shiny Hollywood.

Don't see it if The show action is not more, but the telling of the show is good and funny at time.

During previews

Funny, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing

See it if you want a play that deals with family relationships in a way that no other than Neil Simon can do.

Don't see it if you are looking for a deeply serious play.

During previews

Enjoyable three person show

See it if You are a Neil Simon fan who wants to see one of his lesser known plays.

Don't see it if You don’t like plays that focus on personal relationships.

During previews

Entertaining, Dated, Delightful

See it if you enjoy a somewhat dated, but delightful show. The acting was a bit uneven, but the story and setting were most enjoyable.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy Neil Simon shows...this is his show.

During previews

Slow, Great staging, Dated, Entertaining

See it if It's entertaining, endearing story, Father was great, nice set.

Don't see it if Too long, daughter and girlfriend were miss cast. Girlfriend too old for Herb. Daughter , did not feel believable.

During previews

Sitcom-ish, Uneven acting, Dated

See it if you're looking for a small three-hander by Neil Simon, with a few amusing one-liners & characters that grow on you, performed on a nice set.

Don't see it if you're looking for a professional show; Whole thing feels amateurish and worn out. Also be aware of audio descriptions & captions on stage. Read more

During previews

Unpolished, Endearing, Talky, Funny, Dated

See it if you're a Simon completist; rarely done comedy, bc it's NOT top tier. Predictable: dtr reunites w/dad. Gd acting. Captions;descrptns ea scene

Don't see it if you dislike "lovable" rogue dads. Herb left bc wife didn't laugh at his jokes. Yikes! Dated material/mores. W/Simon, always some gr lines.

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