The Headlands NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if Enjoy mysteries, family dramas, homage to San Francisco, distinct Asian-American tendencies woven into show, use of projections

Don't see it if Don't like noir; prefer linear storytelling; want big, grand gestures

See it if you're a fan of true crime or mysteries and/or of Christopher Chen's work; support diverse stories in the theatre, love San Francisco

Don't see it if you're in the mood for something heightened and uber-theatrical, a "big show."

See it if you want a twist on film noir genre and to dive into what feels like a visual staging of a personal crime podcast.

Don't see it if you want something traditional. Also don't see this if you hate monologue-based plays b/c the lead character is narrating the entire time.

See it if You love a good noir detective story; you love a well-written, nuanced drama with a fresh take on family secrets

Don't see it if you like big staging, big casts, music; need a happy ending

See it if you’d enjoy a tight, engaging kinda who-done-it that smartly raises profundity moral and cultural dilemmas.

Don't see it if you're disinclined to pay close attention.

See it if You appreciate a slow-boil, relationship-based play with well-rounded characters.

Don't see it if You don’t like talky shows. Read more

See it if you enjoy the current "sleuthing" trend of solving mysteries. You enjoy fine acting by Asian-Americans and a tight ensemble cast.

Don't see it if You hate projections. You dislike family dramas or mysteries. Read more

See it if You enjoy plays that are both character studies and plot driven.

Don't see it if You want a play you can drift in and out of. Read more