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

80%

(98 Ratings)

Positive

88%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Entertaining, Dated, Great acting, Funny, Slow

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 (43)

85%

Entertaining, Great Acting, Great Writing, Resonant, Thoughtful

See it if you want to see a perfectly charming revival of an old Neil Simon play.

Don't see it if Neil Simon ain't your thing.

80%

Delightful, Funny, Great Acting, Great Staging

See it if You want a great three hander play by one of the great theatre playwrights. TBTB does a wonderful job making art accessible!

Don't see it if You are not interested in a company’s mission to make theatre accessible for all people. TBTB works hard to engage all of their audiences.

70%

Clever, Great Staging, Indulgent

See it if The second act is great; some great acting; enough typical Neil Simon wordplay to make this enjoyable

Don't see it if The first act is a drag; I found Libby's acting fairly forced and monotonous, especially in the said first act

90%

Clever, Entertaining, Great Acting, Relevant

See it if Very good play with fabulous actors.

Don't see it if Don't see it if you do not like drama.

77%

Acid Washed Jeans Weren'T Really Until The Mid-80s, Great Nyc Accents, Nice To See Theater That Promotes Accessibility, Old Fashioned, Pleasantly Low Stakes

See it if All 3 actors do a fine job. The wheelchair is incorporated flawlessly. The soundtrack is good. There's a reason it's not been done in 40 yrs

Don't see it if You're looking for something profound; there's some pleasure to be found here, but it's a minor thing.

90%

Clever, Delightful, Entertaining, Great Acting, Intelligent

See it if You want to enjoy a smaller production that's big on talent! Captions are shown on the AWESOME stage!

Don't see it if you are a young kid-I'd say it's just for adults

70%

Entertaining

See it if If you want to bring someone who is visually impaired, this show is for you. Also has captioning for hearing impaired. Done very well.

Don't see it if The show is a bit dated, but still entertaining.

88%

Neil Simon!, Neoteric, Nostalgic, Noteworthy, Nyc/La

See it if You enjoy a small, talented cast & a theater company w/ a powerful mission of inclusion. You appreciate Neil Simon or have yet to meet him.

Don't see it if You are a purist and rage against anything that isn't the original, vintage version. Let's support our theaters.

Critic Reviews (2)

"...has some nostalgic charm but not much else"
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"neither funny enough to be a comedy nor deep enough to be a character drama"
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