Sonder NYC Reviews and Tickets

74%

(32 Reviews)

Positive

75%

Mixed

22%

Negative

Members say

Romantic, Cliched, Slow, Great writing, Great acting

About the Show

This drama explores notions of love and interpersonal connection as a couple looks into the lives of their new home's previous tenants.

The word "sonder" encapsulates the idea that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. In Dan Moldovan's drama, a couple moves into 14 Haven Street to begin a new chapter on the same page where previous tenants Mark and Sam left off. The newbies dig deep to learn about Mark and Sam and, along the way, discover what's actually important.

Member Reviews (32)

Entertaining, Cliched, Fluffy, Sweet, Romantic

See it if you like sweet and sappy. It's totally a Hallmark movie. But there's a place for that and this is nicely done. Be in the mood for light.

Don't see it if You don't like cliche and Hallmark-y.

Entertaining, Great acting, Great writing, Thought-provoking, Romantic

See it if you enjoy imaginative well performed theater. A mystery, a ghost story, a double romance, a lovely play excellently produced.

Don't see it if I cannot think of any reason not to see it.

Absorbing, Clever, Great writing, Thought-provoking

See it if you enjoy a story where two love stories intertwine, one present and one past. That one couple is straight and one is gay makes it work.

Don't see it if you do not enjoy any story about a gay couple. You see two love stories come alive and you feel for both.

Ok. nothing special.

See it if You want to be told that gay and heterosexual relationships are all alike

Don't see it if If you want theatre with something new to say

Profound, Romantic

See it if You want to be touched by a beautiful love story of how 2 men were so in love with each other.

Don't see it if A bit rough around the edges, but the show's heart is in the right place and it's such a touching story. 90 minutes including intermission.

Lovely staging, Thoughtful, Romantic and charming, Endearing, Good concept

See it if Like a captivating play with small, nicely directed cast. It's just shy of treacly but has resonance and some truly beautiful moments.

Don't see it if No interest in love stories of young couples or want something deep. This is a nice drama with touching bits, but has its flaws. Read more

Absorbing, Great acting, Great writing, Intelligent, Relevant

See it if You want to see a beautiful small play that deals with love straight and gay.

Don't see it if You are averse to gay elements in a drama. Actually perhaps you should see this, it might open your eyes. Like "Love Story" for today.

Competent acting, Slow, Superficial characters, Excessive sentimentality, Admirable message

See it if you favor shows that foster positive messages about "gay" people and human interrelationships in general.

Don't see it if you dislike excessive sentimentality and superficial character analysis.

Critic Reviews (1)

"One of 'Sonder's' triumphs is that it delivers sentiment without getting stuck in sentimentality...All the characters, in fact, are endearing, thanks largely to the actors who inhabit them...The actors give these characters life, but the script gives them something more. Moldovan's play transcends realism by populating the same space with characters from different times...For all its merits, 'Sonder' isn't perfect, but its digressions into implausibility are outshined by what it gets right."
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