Orion NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (92)
See it if small, simple, elegantly delivered productions about love are to your liking
Don't see it if the trials of tumultuous young adult relationships put you to sleep, or you only want jazz hands
See it if You like shows that delve into the complexity of human relationships and how choices impact others. Very good acting and a linear story.
Don't see it if If you like elaborate complex plays or ones that have a simple ending. If you like a large cast and set.
See it if Your a strong believer in relationship and what comes before and potentially after
Don't see it if You can not sit for 90 minutes on hard chairs
See it if you enjoy witty romance and relationship stories and fun quirky dialogue.
Don't see it if you hate romance stories.
See it if Love to see how 2 people fall in love, with the same interests.
Don't see it if Dont like the break up of 2 people who thought they were ready for marriage.
See it if You want to see a play about two couples on their romantic journey and where it takes them. The ups, down and ins and outs of romance.
Don't see it if You are not interested in a romantic play. You don't believe in love and heartache and breaking up and finding new love. Read more
See it if you want to see great acting with characters developing in a realistic way as they confront life, love, friendships, ambitions, etc.
Don't see it if you can't sit in a metal chair for 90 minutes. Read more
See it if you like well acted, well written theater.
Don't see it if you have trouble sitting in the most uncomfortable seats for 90 minutes.
Critic Reviews (4)
"The actors have charm. The play, written by Matthew McLachlan and economically directed by Joshua Warr on a stage the size of a Kleenex, bursts with interesting ideas about relationships that are young but insightful. But the ideas in 'Orion' have been around before."
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"While the scenes of this play can be quite dramatic and sentimental, they are anchored by monologues...The lines delivered in these moments are the most insightful and well-written in the play and add depth and breadth to a play that might feel like a flimsy romantic drama without these looks into the characters’ interiors...Overall, 'Orion' is an entertaining and engaging play that captures the intense emotions and confusion that accompany young love."
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"Matthew McLachlan has a colloquial way about his words. His dialogue is snappy and deliberate. The characters he has crafted are clear...Where the piece did struggle a bit was the structure...The characters are relatable. It’s a testament to his writing. Director Joshua Warr took the baton and brought the best, and worst, out of the characters, guiding the company to find the heart, humor, and anguish within each."
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"The theatrical lovefest dishes out more than sweet nothings. Indeed, this playwright’s first full-length production serves up handfuls of hearty truths. As humorous and poignant in the ensemble scenes as it is painfully honest in its pensive asides by each character in turn, this new work by a young playwright navigates the light and the dark sides of that crazy thing called love with impressive depth...Kudos to the cast for elevating McLachlan's script even further."
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