Peter Grimes
Peter Grimes
Closed 2h 25m NYC: Upper W Side
74% 11 reviews
74%
(11 Ratings)
Positive
82%
Mixed
9%
Negative
9%
Members say
Great singing, Absorbing, Confusing, Great acting, Ugly

About the Show

A new production of Britten's opera about a fisherman accused of murder.

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Critic Reviews (4)

The New York Times
October 17th, 2022

"Cast members tend to sing with little nuance at the audience, rather than to one another, and mostly while standing in place as they would in concert."
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The Observer
October 19th, 2022

"Doyle’s stark staging often pushes the dark set so far forward that much of the action is crammed onto the front edge of the stage."
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O
November 2nd, 2022

"With its monochromatic look and constantly shifting panels, one gets the sense of uncertainty, coupled with instability, and a general lack of warmth."
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New York Classical Review
October 17th, 2022

"Clayton himself brought home all the tragedy, and the chorus’ singing in the closing scene was gentle and shimmering, heartfelt, Carter and the orchestra finally unleashing the tragic, aching beauty in the score."
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