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Tiny Beautiful Things

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Members say: Great acting, Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Resonant, Disappointing
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The Public Theater presents an encore run of this comedy starring Oscar nominee Nia Vardalos and based on the eponymous book by best-selling author Cheryl Strayed. Directed by Tony winner Thomas Kail ('Hamilton'). More…

Vardalos is Sugar, an anonymous online advice columnist (later revealed to be Strayed) whom thousands of people have turned to for words of wisdom, honesty, and hope. At first unsure of herself, Sugar finds a way to weave her own life experiences together with the deep yearning and real problems of her readers, creating a beloved column about the monstrous beauty, endless dark, and glimmering light at the heart of being human.

1h 20m | Already closed | Public Theater / Newman Theater (East Village)
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Member Reviews (202)

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Great acting, Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Resonant, Disappointing
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During previews
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Absorbing, Intense, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Sobering

See it if receiving wisdom from a socially-conscious 21st-century Dear Abby, who has lived it all herself, appeals to you.

Don't see it if you are looking for a light, fluffy evening out - there is far too much here that will make you think about the kind of world we live in.

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During previews
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Great acting, Intelligent, Great staging, Moving

See it if You're a fan of Cheryl Strayed, Dear Sugar, advice columns, or intimate theater that's more like storytelling.

Don't see it if You like blockbuster, grand scale plot-driven theater.

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Critic Reviews (42)

Sara Holdren
October 2nd, 2017
"Vardalos and Kail are attempting to give their audiences a comforting place in which they might heal...If the show isn’t as effective as it could be, it’s because of the twofold difficulty of theatricalizing a series of anonymous advice columns...Kail and Vardalos manage to save themselves, thou...
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Hayley Levitt
October 2nd, 2017
"A tiny beautiful diamond of a show...In a theatrical setting, this built-in sense of remove is a dangerous constraint, but a risk that ultimately maintains the enchanting purity of 'Tiny Beautiful Things.' Even more so than on the page, the play offers a meditative rhythm of delivery, acceptance...
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Howard Miller
October 2nd, 2017
"While the play delivers a number of emotionally moving moments, it is difficult to get past the fact that the characters who seem to be interacting are at a remove and unknowable...Director Thomas Kail has brought the stories as far off the page as possible...But no matter how much affection and...
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Victor Gluck
October 31st, 2017
“Nia Vardalos has done a beautiful job as both adapter and star of the stage version of Cheryl Strayed's 2012 best seller, ‘Tiny Beautiful Things,’ the book based on Strayed's online advice column which she wrote as ‘Dear Sugar.’ As co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, director Thomas Kail and actres...
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Nearby food & drinks (4)

Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery (French $$ - $$$)
Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery (French $$ - $$$)

3 min walk. A beautiful and spacious French bakery and brasserie serving the French classics. Especially revered for their brunch.

TripAdvisor Ranking: 4.0 out of 5 stars with 417 reviews
The Library at the Public (American $$ - $$$)
The Library at the Public (American $$ - $$$)

1 min walk. The Public’s in-house bar and restaurant has a pricey New American menu, but it offers a romantic hidden-away feel, and you can’t beat the location. A relatively new addition that was part of the Public’s 2012 renovation.

TripAdvisor Ranking: 4.0 out of 5 stars with 38 reviews
Indochine (Vietnamese $$$$)
Indochine (Vietnamese $$$$)

2 min walk. This French-Vietnamese restaurant was a hit with scenesters in the ‘80s and it still retains some of that glamorous feel. It offers a $38 pre-theater prix fixe menu.

TripAdvisor Ranking: 4.0 out of 5 stars with 264 reviews
Asia de Cuba (Cuban / Fusion $$$$)
Asia de Cuba (Cuban / Fusion $$$$)

1 min walk. Terrific Asian-Cuban cuisine in a stark and beautiful modern space. Pricey, but offers a great selection of dishes both classic and innovative.

TripAdvisor Ranking: 4.0 out of 5 stars with 84 reviews

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