Beardo NYC Reviews and Tickets

80%

(99 Ratings)

Positive

85%

Mixed

13%

Negative

Members say

Ambitious, Quirky, Entertaining, Great singing, Clever

About the Show

Pipeline Theatre Company presents the NYC premiere of this rock musical about Rasputin, the infamous mystic who helped topple the Russian royal family. Featuring music by Dave Malloy of 'The Great Comet' fame.

Beardo is a Russian indie-rock musical that explores the mad inner workings of Rasputin, who sexed his way to the fall of the Russian monarchy. Experience the mysterious ascent of one of the most peculiar and seductive figures in history. 'Beardo' is staged at a fully operational church in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where the production makes full use of the venue's high-arched ceilings, stained-glass windows, and fully functioning pipe organ.

Show-Score Member Reviews (99)

Ambitious, Clever, Funny, Quirky, Raunchy

See it if if you are a huge fan of Dave Malloy and want to see something incredibly unique and fun

Don't see it if if you can't handle things that are raunchy and stories that don't completely make sense. Read more

Edgy, Quirky

See it if You like the music of Dave Malloy...also if you like non traditional theatre

Don't see it if You want to see something with a well developed plot

Clever, Entertaining, Funny, Great singing, Raunchy

See it if if you like clever quirky musicals.

Don't see it if it if you do not like raunchy comedy

Clever, Entertaining, Quirky, Raunchy

See it if You are into new contemporized interpretations of history. Have an open mind. Or, if you love Dave Malloy/Natasha, Pierre

Don't see it if You want to see anything resembling a classic broadway musical or if you didn't like Natasha Pierre.

Bizarre, Edgy, Indulgent, Intelligent, Raunchy

See it if you liked Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812, know of Rasputin ('Anastasia' will do), or like Russian history.

Don't see it if You have sensitive tastes, dislike dick jokes and absurdism, or possess an unwillingness to suspend disbelief or break third walls. Read more

Entertaining, Funny, Edgy, Refreshing, Quirky

See it if you enjoy the music of Dave Malloy. Very funny moments. Very irreverent take on the tale of Rasputin. Enjoyable!

Don't see it if If you are expecting a story that hangs together and isn't a bit rough shod.

Great music, Ambitious, Indulgent, Quirky, Overlong

See it if you're a fan of Dave Malloy and enjoy eccentric takes on historical figures.

Don't see it if you have little patience for long and awkward shows that contain moments of greatness in music, performance and staging.

Uber talented cast, Quirky, Echoes of great comet of 1812, Unexpectedly laugh out loud, Strange

See it if want to be on Dave Malloy bandwagon, experience a super talented cast that lands near all possible comedic elements of the tale of Rasputin

Don't see it if drowning, poisoning, shooting, black swans, hemophiliacs, the Russian revolution, assassination, sex, nudity or men in tutus, give you pause

Critic Reviews (10)

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