The Beyonce NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (34)
See it if You have moved off to NYC because you felt you wanted more in your life than what your small hometown had to offer
Don't see it if You lead a very dull existence and prefer it that way Read more
See it if You remember how it felt to be young and everyone told you how your life was going to turn out or perhaps more importantly...if you don’t.
Don't see it if If you don’t like sweet, sentimental stories. This ones a little bit quirky. Starts off a little slow but I thought it WELL worth the wait.
See it if you'd like to see a Chekhovian examination of the texture of everyday life that feels at the same time formally fresh.
Don't see it if you want your Chekhovian dramas straight -- & free of contemporary American intrusions. Read more
See it if Loved acting of newcomer Regan Sims and veteran Roger Manix. Intimate space. Love traverse seating. Checkhovian take. 78 minutes. see mor
Don't see it if 78 minutes. Forget Beyonce, Hard to get to theater via public transportation.. Read more
See it if You like modernized and humorized Chekhov with a well-acted cast that keeps you engaged
Don't see it if You don't like clever reinterpretations of classics
See it if Well crafted mix of contemporary and historical references - and narrative and dialogue sections. Great staging. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Don't see it if This is budget theater but really well done with some good to great performances (esp Mannix) Read more
See it if I love Beyoncé; I went to the "On the Run II" tour, last night, and decided to continue my weekend with her. It was cute. There's only about
Don't see it if 1 total minute of reference to Beyoncé, but, I caught several inferences pertaining to her, and the interlude music was from her catalogue. Read more
See it if A modern, amusing take on a Chekhov story is appealing
Don't see it if You don't like modern adaptations and don't feel like laughing. It's really quite funny and mostly well-acted
Critic Reviews (3)
“Bent makes Nadia’s evaluation of traditional marriage and self expression interesting...Bent’s ability to use Chekhov as a springboard shines in her selection of sociological themes and her cadence...Bent is less successful with the Beyoncé portion of the equation...'The Beyoncé’ is as pleasant a diversion as an afternoon in the countryside. While it does not bang open any doors, it does successfully explore what gentle circumstances can constitute a small-scale bold move.”
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"Kaliski kept this show real, even though it is written at times in the first person as the actors state what they are thinking...The design team did wonders in this small space...Bent’s work has a cadence that makes you think and ponder the balance between self and selfish. I have thought a lot about this subject since seeing this play. If you get a chance, go check out this profound piece of work."
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"Likely to excite fans of both Chekhov and intimate theater...The story is not one of love forlorn, against the crushing odds of the dangers on the outside. The world created by Bent and director Stephen Kaliski is built with love, a non-threatening retreat where Nadia can contemplate and decide...The sincerity Nadia exudes makes it impossible to judge her, and Bent so skillfully tickles the audience with her witty banter. It’s irresistible, and poignant exactly where it needs to be."
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