The Robber Bridegroom NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (473)
See it if you want to see a rarely-revived musical with a fantastic cast and clever direction.
Don't see it if you don't like bluegrass musical or cannot stand silliness
See it if You like original clever, well staged,well sung, fun at the theater. Even the set is clever. And Steven Pasquale is yummy
Don't see it if You have no sense of humor or imagination
See it if If you love musicals, love to laugh and enjoy entertaining shows, go see this!!!
Don't see it if You don't like enchanting, fairytale-like musicals.
See it if you enjoy clever, fun, imaginative writing, acting, directing, and music. The entire cast is amazing. Can't wait to see it again.
Don't see it if you like serious, plays, and absolutely hate bluegrass music. I am not a country music fan myself, but this musical may change my mind.
See it if you want a laugh out loud good time with clever staging and some good comedic acting.
Don't see it if you want something serious
See it if you want to see Alex Timber's cast work magic together. He is the master of "making theater" happen in front of you! So so so creative!
Don't see it if you aren't interested in musicals or bluegrass music.
See it if you like bluegrass style music and are looking for a comical show.
Don't see it if you prefer a more classical-sounding musical.
See it if you enjoy farce and like your musicals with a hefty dose of trash, twang and thunder
Don't see it if rootsy country music isn't your jam
Critic Reviews (40)
"The pure joy and toe-tappin' excitement over at the Laura Pels Theatre at Roundabout Theater Company is absolutely not to be missed...And tap your toes you certainly will...This production is triumphantly successful at having fun and entertaining its audience. When the actors themselves all appear to be having fun, you know the show is going to be a delight."
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“This is a down-home Southern fairytale boasting raucous music, crisp choreography, and sight gags galore. What it doesn't muster is a compelling reason for its queasy-making politics…Sure, fairytales are frequently disturbing, but such darkness is usually rich with meaning. Perhaps a more nuanced bandit would lend complexity to the tale. Without such nuance, though, this 'Robber Bridegroom' offers pushy comedy with little purpose. Something's being satirized, but what?"
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"For this Alfred Uhry–Robert Waldman musical, Timbers returns to the scrappy, ensemble-reliant style he so expertly used with 'Peter and the Starcatcher' and 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.' In doing so, he gets to the core of what theatre is about—a group of people working in concert to tell a story. It's full of glee and giddiness, and you'll have a blast for the too-brief 90 minutes you're in Timbers's care...Make your way to this delightful romp of a musical while you can."
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"An excellent revival...The truth is that this is a beautifully performed, fun-filled ninety intermissionless minutes that sparklingly showcases this neglected musical...All of the songs in 'The Robber Bridegroom,' enhanced by Justine Levine and Martin Lowe’s washboard and tub- thumpin’ orchestrations, are worth hearing. One of the best is Rosamund’s insistence that there’s 'Nothin’ Up.' She’s wrong; there’s plenty up right now at the Laura Pels."
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"I fell head-over-heels for this show...This revival, in the hands of Alex Timbers — the most inventive theater director working today — comes across as a barrel of fun. And I’d pay good money to hear lead actor Steven Pasquale sing his face off any day. The fact that the entire ensemble is so strong (special shout-out to Leslie Kritzer for doing incredible work) is icing on the cake...I hope to get back again before it closes."
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"One's response to this production will depend a lot on whether one enjoys Alex Timber's relentlessly inventive direction. There's no question of Timbers' love of theatre, nor is there any question of his ingenuity. However, he throws so much clever stuff at the audience at such a fast pace in this show that it can get exhausting...The music is delightful, the story amusing, the production highly imaginative. It just needs to relax a little."
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"'The Robber Bridegroom' is 90 effervescent minutes of unabashed fun...Timbers proves himself the go-to director for wildly creative, highly energetic theatre. Sight and sound gags abound, and although their execution is entertaining in its own right, all of the effects are there to serve and propel the story...This is clearly Timbers’ show...The racy content and devilish pace make 'The Robber Bridegroom' an all too rare adult treat."
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"This hilarious musical adventure takes fans into the heart of a good old-fashion folk tale and it’s an adventure you don’t want to miss…'The Robber Bridegroom' delivers high comedy and beautiful music in a short period of time...Pasquale gives an astounding performance as he brings a modern flair to a classic character. His beautiful voice breathes new life into Waldman’s incredible music…Kritzer shines in the role of Salome."
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