Runaways
76

Runaways NYC Reviews and Tickets

76%
(65 Ratings)
Positive
78%
Mixed
17%
Negative
5%
Members say
Thought-provoking, Ambitious, Entertaining, Dated, Relevant

About the Show

Encores! revives the late Elizabeth Swados' musical about the lives and challenges of runaway children.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (65)

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984 Reviews | 1052 Followers
76
Entertaining, Relevant, Resonant, Great music, Energetic

See it if You want to hear great music performed by a talented young cast. It's entertaining and the subject matter is relevant and has heart.

Don't see it if You need a strong story or character development. In the style of Hair, vignettes w/ common theme but no through storyline.

111 Reviews | 18 Followers
75
Absorbing, Great singing, Refreshing

See it if you resonate with the stories of young people

Don't see it if you need a linear plot in a musical instead a series of songs based off of interviews with young runaways

87 Reviews | 15 Followers
75
Interesting, Edgy, Intelligent, Original, Crowded

See it if you're a fan of Elizabeth Swados or find the topic of teenage runaways interesting.

Don't see it if you have trouble figuring out where to look when there are too many people on stage.

53 Reviews | 10 Followers
75
Quirky, Thought-provoking, Great acting

See it if You want to be introduced to new young talent

Don't see it if You dont want to be confronted with issues of child abuse and neglect

85 Reviews | 104 Followers
75
Absorbing, Confusing, Great acting, Indulgent, Edgy

See it if you enjoy stories about marginalized people who are fighting their way out of oppression but who can't seem to break free.

Don't see it if you like standard narratives that are linear and not shared in a somewhat chaotic way--even if interesting and relevant.

433 Reviews | 91 Followers
75
Ambitious, Dated, Dizzying, Great singing

See it if you want to see young performers really shine. I appreciated this more than loved it and recognize how groundbreaking it must have been.

Don't see it if you want a more traditional, plot-driven show,

184 Reviews | 377 Followers
75
Original, Entertaining, Great music & performances

See it if enjoy watching a wonderfully talented young cast perform in a concert like setting.

Don't see it if you are looking for plot driven story.

132 Reviews | 43 Followers
75
Dated, Original, High energy, Great performances

See it if you enjoy experimental theater, talented younger actors, and catchy songs.

Don't see it if you only enjoy shows with solid plots.

Critic Reviews (12)