The View UpStairs NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%

(236 Ratings)

Positive

84%

Mixed

12%

Negative

Members say

Entertaining, Relevant, Great singing, Ambitious, Absorbing

About the Show

Invisible Wall Productions presents a provocative new musical about a vibrant '70s gay bar in New Orleans' French Quarter.

This forgotten community comes to life in all its gritty, glam-rock glory when a young fashion designer from 2017 buys the abandoned space, setting off an exhilarating journey of seduction and self-exploration that spans two generations of queer history. Inspired by one of the most significant yet all-but-ignored attacks against the LGBTQ community, 'The View UpStairs' examines what has been gained and lost in the fight for equality, and how the past can help guide us through an uncertain future.

Show-Score Member Reviews (236)

Funny, Must see, Thought-provoking, Resonant, Deeply moving

See it if fun music, campy comedy, deeply-touching & historical scripts touch your heart. Teared-up 5x w/reminders of long-gone friends & loved-ones.

Don't see it if you want perfection & you don't have a feeling-bone in your body. It's not perfect, the 4th wall's obliterated, but it gives you a huge hug.

Entertaining, Great singing, Quirky, Thought-provoking, Relevant

See it if You enjoy rock musicals that are both enjoyable as well as socially relevant. Great performances by a talented cast. Serious issue but fun

Don't see it if you are offended by open expression by members of the gay community or you prefer heavy drama to fun singing.

Delightful, Entertaining, Resonant, Refreshing, Absorbing

See it if endearing characters, several excellent songs, immersive production design, and surprising and still relevant story

Don't see it if don't like to be part of festival, environmental theater, think the characters are clichéd and familiar (but stick it out)

Great singing, Great acting, Great writing

See it if The music is Fan-Fuckin_tastic! So are the performers. Not a weak link in the bunch!

Don't see it if If you're not into gay themed hisotric subject matter, then I'd pass.

Absorbing, Funny, Great staging, Resonant, Thought-provoking

See it if you are interested in learning about an piece of LGBT history. This show has a lot of heart, some wonderful songs, & an intimate atmosphere.

Don't see it if You are not interested in LGBT history. With some reworking, this could transfer to Bdway. Sexual and profane language: not for children.

Relevant, Resonant, Thought-provoking, Great singing

See it if you need a reminder of where we've been, if you're interested in LGBTQ history, or want to see new work from a fresh voice

Don't see it if you're not a fan of unconventional staging or get antsy without an intermission - there isn't one

Great staging, Relevant, Entertaining, Absorbing, Thought-provoking

See it if you like LGBT shows, interested in some historical context, like immersive theater where actors interact with audience

Don't see it if you don't like LGBT shows, looking for big production numbers, looking for hummable tunes, don't like interacting with actors Read more

Absorbing, Clever, Entertaining, Edgy, Great acting

See it if you like musicals, gay themes, good acting, fun.

Don't see it if you are homophobic, don't like musicals and interactive shows. Read more

Critic Reviews (24)

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Invisible Wall Productions