Bathsheba's Psalms, Or A Woman of Unusual Beauty Taking a Bath
Bathsheba's Psalms, Or A Woman of Unusual Beauty Taking a Bath
Closed 1h 30m NYC: Midtown W
62% 15 reviews
62%
(15 Ratings)
Positive
20%
Mixed
73%
Negative
7%
Members say
Confusing, Clever, Quirky, Thought-provoking, Disappointing

About the Show

A sexy, irreverent take on the infamous Old Testament “love story” of David and Bathsheba. From a biblical rooftop to a modern-day Duane Reade, this unruly adaptation capsizes tropes on gender, desire, and power.

Critic Reviews (4)

BroadwayWorld
April 9th, 2019

“Jumping from past to present, the story does a solid job spotlighting gender...At first glance, the mishmash of identities can be confusing but ultimately it pays off with an earnest feeling of indifference...The play's blatant sexual desire paired with lust for power and possession, alongside a strong female proclamation makes for an enticing story worth investing in.”
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TheaterScene.net
April 8th, 2019

"Simple but creative effects such as this help to make 'Bathsheba's Psalms' a satisfying visceral experience as well as a thoughtful, cerebral one. When the house lights came up at the end of the performance under review, everyone in the audience seemed to have blissful smiles on their faces. That's something you don't see at many shows, even at much more richly appointed ones than this."
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Plays to See
April 7th, 2019

"Ranger’s creative and clever dramatization that gorgeously weaves together biblical and modern dialogue and cultural touchstones with feminist issues and viewpoints...This funny, moving mash-up stays faithful to the Biblical story and grafts it into the present-day...What makes this compact play so powerful is Ranger’s language, her ability to quickly swing from poetry to Old Testament phrasing...The cast is outstanding."
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Show Showdown
April 10th, 2019

"The harshness would work better if the play employed less cursing though. The show uses salty language so consistently that it eventually becomes ineffectual...Bathesheba, played by Tanyamari, embraces a graceful outlook on what life offers her—something the actress, who seemingly glows from within, conveys... Roussos’ direction introduces whimsy into the story, with missives dropping from the ceiling and a child’s playroom box of costumes on stage."
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