The Christine Jorgensen Show NYC Reviews and Tickets

69%

(7 Ratings)

Positive

72%

Mixed

14%

Negative

14%

Members say

Enchanting, Slow, Entertaining, Absorbing, Funny

About the Show

A new show about the inspiring transformation of a GI-turned-America's first transgender celebrity.

During the conservative 1950s, an ex-GI returned from Denmark as Christine Jorgensen, America's first transgender celeb.

The Christine Jorgensen Show tells the story of Jorgensen's extraordinary journey alongside Myles Bell, an overlooked entertainer pivotal in shaping her nightclub performance that propelled her from headline to headliner. With a book and score by Donald Steven Olson, this show is a humorous and touching tale about showbiz and embracing life authentically.

Show-Score Member Reviews (7)

Historically significant, Story welltold, Effective intimate staging, Earned, Charming

See it if intimate, smallscale, effective storytelling of significant figure of LGBTQ+ timeline R4U, well acted & staged story of likeable characters

Don't see it if U don't want 2 know about Christine Jorgensen or see outstanding performances of JesseJamesKeitel & MarkNadler, claustrophobic in50seatVenue Read more

Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Absorbing

See it if You are interested in Christine Jorgensen or just good time theater

Don't see it if High octane musical comedy

Intimate, Slow, Enchanting, Funny, Interesting

See it if you like simple storytelling and want to learn about the fascinating Christine Jorgensen.

Don't see it if you lack patience (it starts a little slow) or are uncomfortable in small venues. Read more

Slow, Overrated, Fluffy, Disappointing, Cliched

See it if One you can miss. Not really well written nir informative.

Don't see it if Gets slow especially at beginning and end as well. Mah. Fair.

During previews

Great acting, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if Charming and uplifting little show with two great performances

Don't see it if A tad slow to start and a bit reductive Read more

During previews

Indulgent, Slow, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Great piano playing

See it if You are unfamiliar with Christine Jorgensen, it's a good crash course in an important historical figure in US history.

Don't see it if You dislike biographical pieces that don't live up to the spirit of the original person they're based on. Read more

During previews

100

Funny, Moving, Absorbing, Entertaining, Enchanting

See it if You want something both funny and moving (and who doesn't?)...with music! Two terrific performances and JJ Keitel is a real find.

Don't see it if ...

Critic Reviews (3)

"The final and most engaging portion of the show reveals them in the act—of performing"
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"We feel involved. Clichés are eschewed."
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"...what clearly emerges is two conflicting personalities finding common ground"
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Trailer

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