Pair NYC Reviews and Tickets

72%

(4 Ratings)

Positive

75%

Mixed

Negative

25%

Members say

Delightful, Clever, Absorbing, Ambitious, Funny

About the Show

A new play exploring the art and love between Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen.

Inspired by the renowned artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, Pair reflects on art and partnership. These artists were famous for their oversized pop art sculptures, which transformed ordinary objects into extraordinary ones. While delving into their creative process, a whimsical story unfolds: a pear embarks on a global quest for self-discovery. The play is a humorous and personal exploration of collaboration, imagination, and love.

Pair delves into Claes and Coosje's 30-year artistic and romantic partnership, focusing on their artistic vision. It showcases their spirited discussions about color, composition, scale, and the unstructured, experimental nature of art creation. This endearing love story offers a fresh perspective on their relationship.

Show-Score Member Reviews (4)

Great writing, Great staging, Clever

See it if you are familiar with Claes Oldenburg and his wife/collaborator Coosje van Bruggen and their sculptors. Very original presentation.

Don't see it if you are not interested in modern art and/or small productions.

Funny, Absorbing, Delightful, Ambitious, Clever

See it if Pear’s journey reminds one of film Barbie on how an inanimate object strives to find purpose in life.

Don't see it if you are not a fan of modern art. Play is about sculptors Claes Oldenburg and his wife who collaborated with him. Read more

Slow, Excruciating, Disappointing, Cliched, Banal

See it if The leads are talented in a small space.

Don't see it if You don’t like silly shows in small spaces where you don’t really learn much.

Whimsical, Ambitious, Enchanting, Delightful, Absorbing

See it if If you love charming and whimsical theater about what it means to both create art together and collaborate as partners. An absolute joy!

Don't see it if You don't enjoy discussions of art and if you're not into playful and imaginative storytelling structures. Highly recommend.

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