On the Shore of the Wide World NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you want to see some good ensemble acting (as uninteresting characters) in a sluggish, meandering, painfully slow, derivative family drama.

Don't see it if you expect to see an original, absorbing drama à la Simon Stephens' "Curious Incident..."

See it if you enjoy seeing talented actors suffer through a playwrights tortured work..

Don't see it if you are expecting to have an evening in the theater that you will talking about for the next few days. Read more

See it if you enjoy "kitchen sink" family dramas with great acting and moving, yet simple, plotting.

Don't see it if you like plays with larger themes or high dramatic moments and emotions.

See it if You are interested in a penetrating play that explores family dynamics & disfunction across 3 generation, focusing on work class Brits.

Don't see it if You don't do well with British working class accents, want a play with multiple sets, or are looking for lighthearted fare.

See it if real people going through the complexities life can throw at you and enjoy good acting and creative staging

Don't see it if dysfunctional family dramas are not your thing

See it if Gripping new play by Stephens. Great introduction to his work if you dont know it. Taut and absorbing it keeps you interested for the length

Don't see it if You have seen Blackbird and Harper Regan, you may feel like Deja Vu. But it is still a new twist by a master team.

See it if You enjoy a fine ensemble tackling an unflinching play.

Don't see it if You have an especially low tolerance for shaky English accents. They're mostly decent, but a few players..playing lesser parts..falter.

See it if you like new British plays, 2-story sets, strong company of actors, being perplexed at a play's awards, and arbitrary endings.

Don't see it if you want a clear journey or theme, a capable playwright, and a story that feels relevant and meaningful.