The Effect
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The Effect NYC Reviews and Tickets

78%
(161 Ratings)
Positive
79%
Mixed
17%
Negative
4%
Members say
Thought-provoking, Absorbing, Great acting, Intelligent, Clever

About the Show

Britain's National Theatre, Jean Doumanian Productions and Barrow Street Theater present the American premiere of a new play that takes on our pill-popping culture with humor and drama.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (161)

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124 Reviews | 32 Followers
84
Thought-provoking, Relevant, Profound, Great writing, Great acting

See it if You want a play to make you question things society takes for granted while presenting a peek into a world rarely seen

Don't see it if Onstage nudity offends you or want lighter fare

89 Reviews | 37 Followers
84
Absorbing, Thoughtful and exceptional staging, Interesting use of projections, Edgy, Darkly engaging

See it if are open to discussion of depression and it's vey dark nature; want to see good direction, acting and writing.

Don't see it if you are uncomfortable with nudity, talk of depression, mental illness, drug trials and their effects or if you want something light.

80 Reviews | 39 Followers
84
Great acting, Great staging, Great writing, Great directing, Great overall production design

See it if You feel the human being is a muddled mess and you like intriguing stories that spur thoughtful discussion. Cromer directs another success.

Don't see it if You're not willing to suspend your disbelief about doctor's ethics and drug trials.

576 Reviews | 140 Followers
83
Absorbing, Great acting, Thought-provoking, Great staging, Edgy

See it if you want your theatre complex and challenging with a constant collision of ideas, an accomplished & attractive cast that doesn't flinch

Don't see it if you can't empathise with people in pain

1195 Reviews | 485 Followers
81
Thought-provoking, Original, Intelligent, Absorbing, Relevant

See it if You're looking for a show that's entertaining and topical.

Don't see it if You have no empathy or interest in people with mental illness.

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50 Reviews | 14 Followers
81
Great acting, Thought-provoking, Resonant, Ambitious, Clever

See it if you are into psychological-related thrillers- it was a very interesting play with alot of great moments and really kept you thinking.

Don't see it if medical dramas intimidate you or make you sad.

175 Reviews | 20 Followers
80
Absorbing, Intelligent, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Funny

See it if You're in the mood for a very interesting and entertaining pharmacological dramedy.

Don't see it if You're offended by onstage nudity and simulated sex, even when it's highly relevant to the plot and tastefully done.

150 Reviews | 49 Followers
80
Intelligent, Thought-provoking, Unusual staging, Original, Great acting

See it if You enjoy relevant theatre tackling medical, psychological and romantic issues with no easy answers.

Don't see it if You have no interest in experimental psychology or are easily offended by nudity.

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