Public Servant NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you want to relate to every day problems that are often swept under the carpet.

Don't see it if you expect a happy, light-hearted show.

See it if you like very inclusive shows about relevant subjects or you like shows about hard-hitting topics. Great set design.

Don't see it if you're expecting a Bway-ready show, or a tight production. The script was very hit or miss, the directing needed to be tighter. Very slow.

See it if Young, idealist woman leaning left asks why commissioner dad is in pub service, for himself or for good? Disabled woman character is great.

Don't see it if Abortion is triggering. Slow for 80% until the end when things get more interesting. Read more

See it if you want to see topical issues dealing with government's role in our lives as it impacts a father & daughter.

Don't see it if you are adamant in your beliefs about women's reproductive rights and a Trump Republican.

See it if You like small shows with talented casts, an interesting story, and great staging.

Don't see it if You want a story that has more depth. While the characters are interesting and the story worth telling it felt very one note.

See it if you're a fan of TBTB, enjoy slight but edgy works, interested in civic vs. individual responsibilities, family relations, like optimism

Don't see it if not interested in issues faced by the disabled or out of touch elected officials, don't like father-daughter stories or awkward set changes

See it if You appreciate new plays about relevant subjects.

Don't see it if You want a sharp honed play about a sensitive matter.

See it if Three who try to deal a clean hand in a political world stacked with wrong. Care given to avoid southern caricatures. TBTB.

Don't see it if TBTB. Picket fence set. Theatre with purpose often sacrifices theatricality, as in ALL the basics: What's left is a "yeah, but..." Read more