Best Life NYC Reviews and Tickets
Member Reviews (17)
See it if If you want to see a good singer talk about her millennial life.
Don't see it if If you do not like one person shows. If you are not intrested in supporting young actors as they start out.
See it if Cute 28-y.o. girl. Stand-up comedy w/songs. Subjects include her promiscuity, genitals, drinking/drugs, & lack of stability. Clever lyrics.
Don't see it if I empathized with the voice of the girl's offstage grandmother representing old-fashioned values. The girl seemed a bit lost inside.
See it if Very Funny, about doing day to day living and thinking of what is a Best life.
Don't see it if you do not want to laugh, or you get a easy upset with some topics. Read more
See it if Angsty comedic feminist millennial cabaret. Strong independent Brit woman trying to live up to expectations on social media hashtag bestlife
Don't see it if Pre-recorded rhythm tracks, otherwise Yamaha keys. Sixty-five minute, eleven-song solo show. Cabaret. Read more
See it if You want a fun, musical & original take on growing up female. You enjoy low-budget productions. You want to be entertained & inspired.
Don't see it if You don't want a millennial POV. You don't want any raunchiness. You prefer shows w/bigger production values. You want a serious story.
See it if you support young actors getting started, don’t mind them relying on personal charm over good writing, avocado toast isn't old news to you.
Don't see it if an interesting autobiography is key to a good autobiographical solo. Anyone doing a set in NYC on keeping up with the Joneses... Read more
See it if You enjoy comedic music on the typical millennial comedian topics. You like clever rhymes and a thoughtful meditation on “success”.
Don't see it if You dislike small cabaret spaces.
See it if you are interested in a millennial's comedic view of her life interspersed with original songs
Don't see it if you don't enjoy one-woman shows in a small intimate venue
Critic Reviews (5)
"It feels as if she’s covering well-trodden ground, but upbeat, well-written songs and a winning stage presence keep the show surfing a wave of good spirits...Broadbent is a winsome, winning presence, greeting the problems she addresses with a cheery smile. She occasionally lapses into perky musical theatre insincerity but is always warm and engaging. So even if she’s not moving the needle of comedy, she offers a dependable hour’s amusement."
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"This autobiographical musical hour is a fast-paced, well-delivered take on the generation gap(s), glass ceilings, millennium generational angst, and top-quality humour. Broadbent’s voice has matured beautifully – her soaring notes are exquisite contrast to her lyrics – powerful, witty words with a cut like acid that make you laugh out loud...Consistently funny, this is a fantastic hilarious gem."
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"Broadbent is radiant on stage, and clearly enjoying herself...The audience were laughing from the word go, over the Broadbent’s pressing questions, her confession that she can only cook Bolognese and chilli, and her daring and brilliant songs...The show provokes thinking as much as laughter. Broadbent is wonderfully, straightforward in her discussion of heterosexual female desire...Although Broadbent’s comedy is quick, clever and warm, it is her songs that truly stand out.
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"Broadbent has stage presence and all the talents required and then some. She has a great singing voice, she has the ability to write good songs and a wonderful comedic imagination to meld all these talents together and in doing so provides an hour of classy entertainment and laughs...Go see her. You never know it may be your chance to see the next big thing."
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"Using an innovative mix of traditional stand-up and musical comedy, this award-winning songwriter cleverly considers what success means in the modern world and asks if the goals we set are truly our own or are they what we fear they should be?...With blistering wit and a 'Glee'-style delivery, Broadbent creates a must-see show that leaves the audience clutching their sides, tapping their feet, and eagerly waiting for more."
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