Unexpected Joy NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (140)
See it if You want to hear four fabulous voices singing great songs.
Don't see it if You are conservative and not tolerant of alternative lifestlyes.
See it if You want to see a country/pop/rock musical about families w/different POVSs. You enjoy realistic portrayals of women. You want great singing
Don't see it if You don't like country-inspired musicals. You prefer shows w/larger production values.
See it if You like plays about family relationships
Don't see it if You are uncomfortable with plays about a gay relationship
See it if You were a "challenging teenager" or parent of one.. if you enjoy pop culture music sung by four very talented women
Don't see it if You are homophobic, offended by cursing, or are a devout evangelical christian. Read more
See it if you want to see a tale that is extremely relevant to our times
Don't see it if you don't approved of same sex relationships
See it if If you Like musical with a story. Good voices!
Don't see it if Don’t see if you don’t Like Musicals!
See it if If you want to see an all woman musical. Great songs
Don't see it if If you are interested in seeing something believable, the story is not very believable
See it if Great musical with a Bonnie Raitt sound about 3 generations of women’s relationships, with a twist
Don't see it if This is an all women cast but men do play important roles in the story. Give this little gem a chance!
Critic Reviews (19)
"Directed with an oh-so-light-and-pleasant touch by Amy Anders Corcoran...Has little of the fervent drama or cogent insight that would seem to be inherent in the subject. What joy it does offer comes in the form of a cast of talented vocalists and musicians...Despite the dramatic potential of the plot points, Russell’s characters are drawn as all-too-familiar stereotypes...The thinly-conceived story is tied together with entertaining numbers that support the musical conceit."
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"Pulses with energy, love, humor, and compassion...Lacks chorus, dances, and big numbers yet is completely full and satisfying...Russell and Hood are extremely well-served by Corcoran, who directs with clarity and rhythm...Amazing cast...All four women have beautiful voices, and their different personalities and styles mesh perfectly...While the band...is small, its sound is big...They truly rock...Deserves a nice long run."
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“Not a typical family musical...The plot is engaging and definitely not predictable. The acting is good. The way the cast relates to each other...makes you really feel like these people are a family...Full of lovely heartfelt songs...The cast's voices blend beautifully together...When all four women sing together the songs are especially delightful...Not a show for young children...And anyone who is extremely conservative...A nice show with terrific songs.”
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