Buskers the Musical (Dream Up 2017) NYC Reviews and Tickets

82%

(13 Ratings)

Positive

84%

Mixed

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Members say

Entertaining, Great singing, Delightful, Funny, Refreshing

About the Show

Part of Theater for the New City's 2017 Dream Up Festival: Equal parts musical fantasy and documentary theater, this world premiere show explores the life of street musicians, and stars real-life buskers.

It’s the day of the annual auditions at Grand Central Terminal for the MTA’s Musicians Under New York program, and more than 300 applicants are vying for spots. The talented few who are accepted receive prime busking spots without fear of being chased away by security. It’s what every busker wants: a chance to make a living, to build an audience, to be offered gigs, and, above all, to be discovered.

Show-Score Member Reviews (13)

Great concept, talented musicians, intimate setting

See it if you've ever wondered about those talented underground musicians you pass every day

Don't see it if you need elaborate sets and major production value with your musicals

Entertaining, Disappointing, Quirky, Slow, Thought-provoking

See it if You are interested in poorly written, but interesting real-life stories of buskers

Don't see it if You are looking for a professionally written, professionally acted production

Entertaining, Refreshing, Great singing

See it if you like intimate performances or an inside look at a busker's life.

Don't see it if you like traditional musicals or need to have the actor's remember all their lines Read more

Delightful, Entertaining, Great singing, Relevant, Absorbing

See it if You are a busker fan, love good music. Are interested in their personal stories. Interested in Innovative music repertoire and instruments.

Don't see it if You don't like musicals. You like more structure in a show. not interested in the person behind the music or you want more drama in a show. Read more

Disappointing, Slow, Lighting issues, Microphone issues, Could have been better

See it if dont

Don't see it if see below Read more

100

Delightful, Entertaining, Great singing, Masterful, Must see

See it if You love music and songs

Don't see it if You don't like music

100

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Entertaining, Funny

See it if You love entrepreneurs, talented musicians, real life stories!

Don't see it if You like fiction

100

Entertaining, Great singing, Thought-provoking, Funny, Delightful

See it if You love the NY music underground scene and want to get an inside view into the life of a reeeeally talented busker.

Don't see it if You don't want to see amazing talent and heart.

Critic Reviews (1)

"Though 'Buskers' gives these real artists a platform to display their art, the documentary and musical genres don't marry well onstage. What the audience is left with is a talent show/bio show that doesn't quite come together as a theatrical piece. But even if 'Buskers' doesn't cohere so well, there are plenty of songsters and music to keep you glued to your seat...Despite these flaws, ‘Buskers’ unites voices that you wouldn't normally hear together."
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Buskers the Musical (Dream Up 2017) NYC Reviews and Tickets

About the Show

Show-Score Member Reviews (13)

Critic Reviews (1)

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