Summer and Smoke (Classic Stage Company) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if Marin Ireland's roller coaster performance is not to be missed. Jack Cumming's minimalist staging is exceptionally transparent.

Don't see it if You don't like Tennessee Williams.

See it if you relish bare bones productions of difficult material by good casts and wonderful lead performers. The play and the players are it here.

Don't see it if if Tenn. Williams characters don't resonate for you and you need elaborate sets and costumes to create the atmosphere.

See it if you love theatre and great acting/directing

Don't see it if there's no reason not to see this

See it if you appreciate superb writing, delicate characterizations, painful human situations

Don't see it if you only enjoy action and you lack both patience and compassion

See it if You want to see a masterful production of one of Tennessee Williams' lesser-known masterpieces

Don't see it if You dislike minimalist staging Read more

See it if you love it when Tennessee Williams breaks your heart in the most amazing ways.

Don't see it if The actors mostly mime the props. If you require a beautiful set with your theatre this will disappoint you.

See it if Fantastic acting in a little seen play. The stripped down production gets to the essence of the writing and lets the superb acting shine

Don't see it if You want a light,fun, evening This is serious, deeply felt stuff.

See it if Well acted.

Don't see it if Looking for logical behavior.