The Connector
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The Connector
84

The Connector NYC Reviews and Tickets

84%
(430 Ratings)
Positive
91%
Mixed
5%
Negative
4%
Members say
Great singing, Absorbing, Entertaining, Relevant, Great staging

About the Show

Jason Robert Brown's musical explores the diverging paths of young journalists in the late 90s.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (224)

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97 Reviews | 14 Followers
100
Must see, Great singing, Great acting, Clever, Absorbing

See it if you want to see a new, outstanding musical!

Don't see it if N/A Read more

55 Reviews | 4 Followers
99
Great staging, Great singing, Exquisite, Absorbing, Clever

See it if You want to see an example of what fine theatre looks like!

Don't see it if You are looking for a run of the mill example of a musical

116 Reviews | 27 Followers
95
Great writing, Great staging, Great singing, Great acting, Enchanting

See it if you are a fan of JRB and wanna see one of his best works in theater. Fabulous cast. Fresh new musical. BLR sings so well & shines on stage!

Don't see it if you don’t like musicals. Read more

84 Reviews | 8 Followers
95
Entertaining, Great singing, Great staging, Intelligent, Resonant

See it if You like great singing in a simple yet great staging; if you still believe truth is a priceless value and found a story that proves that...

Don't see it if U did not like Dear Evan Hansen (you'll understand why ;); U believe Earth is flat, men never went to the moon and fact checks are redundant

70 Reviews | 10 Followers
95
Refreshing, Intelligent, Great staging, Great singing, Absorbing

See it if You enjoy unique, original new musicals - this is a fabulous cast performing exciting new material. Not to be missed!

Don't see it if You're not interested in a show about journalism, you hate the 90's, or you're looking for another jukebox musical

288 Reviews | 184 Followers
94
Intelligent, Absorbing, Great singing, Great acting

See it if You want to witness a talented ensemble, timely storyline about journalism, competitiveness, need to be seen and heard.

Don't see it if You want a lighthearted comedy.

121 Reviews | 52 Followers
94
Intense, Great singing, Edgy, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if You love Jason Robert Brown's music and want to see a smart, fresh new musical with a brilliant cast & orchestra.

Don't see it if You want a traditional musical. This is edgy, and fun but also intense.

142 Reviews | 21 Followers
93
Must see, Great writing, Great staging, Great singing, Great acting

See it if you like inventive thought-provoking musicals with brilliant music, writing, acting, singing, choreography, direction, sets. It's a Must See

Don't see it if you're not in the mood for a new modern musical. This is fresh and absolutely brilliant on every level. I hope it transfers to Broadway!!!

Critic Reviews (20)

The New York Times
February 6th, 2024

"The problem is its lack of perceptible human insight."
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Time Out New York
February 6th, 2024

"...this particular story might best be served by just-the-facts-ma’am brevity."
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New York Theatre Guide
February 6th, 2024

"Jason Robert Brown musicalizes fake news"
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New York Magazine / Vulture
February 6th, 2024

"...'The Connector,' as a whole, continually skimps on the nitty-gritty details."
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The Wall Street Journal
February 8th, 2024

"The show lacks a compelling emotional core"
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The Observer
February 6th, 2024

" 'The Connector' is a tedious shuffle to Ethan’s inevitable unmasking. With songs."
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AM New York
February 6th, 2024

"For the most part, I found “The Connector” to be engrossing and sharp."
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AM New York
February 6th, 2024

"...the ending is rushed and downbeat, and the storytelling often gets bogged down"
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