Ruthless! The Musical NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (217)
See it if I LOVED this - what a hoot! Campy, over-the-top & totally entertaining. Vocal talent was amazing; cast was having a great time & it shows.
Don't see it if You don't like high camp, satire, cross dressing or a silly plot. But that's what makes it so much fun; audience was howling with laughter.
See it if You want a fun time and some laughs at this cleverly staged and inventive musical play on All About Eve & The Bad Seed - a hilarious treat.
Don't see it if You don't find any of the above enticing. The cast is game and a riot.
See it if you love campy musicals.
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See it if you want to see a truly funny show about getting ahead in show business. The cast is having a great time and pulls the audience in.
Don't see it if you don't like slapstick comedy.
See it if You like comedy and a show that is able to make fun of its own absurdity.
Don't see it if You don't like drag queens or quirky, campy musicals.
See it if You're a fan of old movies and over the top satire. This is FUN!
Don't see it if You're not a fan of campy humor.
See it if You love Broadway musicals and can appreciate a campy production that hams it up all night long. The young Ms. Denmark is just perfect.
Don't see it if You like satire because this show takes it to the edge and back.
See it if You like high camp and lots of singing. This is an updated version of the classic movie "The Bad Seed" on steroids. Its funny but gets old
Don't see it if You don't like something that is like a campy Carol Burnett show with greatly exaggerated facial expressions. Gets tiring after awhile.
Critic Reviews (21)
"This takes toddlers in tiaras to a whole new level, and it all combines into a hilarious musical comedy that you won’t want to miss...This is a devilishly delightful show, from the fun costumes to the playful and comedic score, and super talented cast. It’s hard to believe Tori Murray can store such a set of lungs in her tiny frame, and Maresca was so impressive holding the longest most perfect note I have ever heard on or off Broadway."
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"Masterful and high-energy performances were offered by all...If you want to catch a creepy-funny, tongue-in-cheek musical this summer, head to St. Luke’s in midtown for 'Ruthless.' There’s no intermission, so be sure to use the bathroom beforehand, and if you have any delicate sensibilities, leave them at the door."
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"If you're looking for a mentally challenging evening of theatre then this isn't it. 'Ruthless! The Musical' is not meant to make you think very deeply. It's meant to free your mind for an exhilarating experience where you can leave your problems at the door and settle in for some laughs."
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"In a remarkable Off-Broadway debut, Kim Maresca simply stuns as Tina’s mother...Paley’s mostly assured direction occasionally leads his actors to making bigger-than-necessary gestures, perhaps to compensate for the simple set and the ultra-minimal orchestra. But there’s no need for me to be ruthless in my criticism of 'Ruthless!' I haven’t smiled so much or laughed that hard since 'Something Rotten.'"
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"Good parodies of show business are rare, but one cannot find a better one than the 1992 Off Broadway cult classic 'Ruthless! The Musical,' now enjoying a brief cabaret-style revival. Book and lyric writer Joel Paley jabs the satirical needle into every show-biz reference imaginable, making 'Ruthless! The Musical' a must-see."
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