Crime and Punishment NYC Reviews and Tickets

89%

(39 Ratings)

Positive

97%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Absorbing, Great acting, Intelligent, Ambitious, Thought-provoking

About the Show

The Russian Arts Theater and Studio's stage adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's book journeys into the mind of a killer and his search for redemption.

In the hot slums of St. Petersburg lives Raskolnikov, a former student struggling with debt and disillusionment. Believing himself to be a superior man, he executes a plan to kill and rob an old pawnbroker, arguing that her money can be used for good deeds, while ridding the world of a worthless parasite. As the growing voice of his conscience sets in, Raskolnikov soon finds the noose of his own guilt tightening around his neck.

Show-Score Member Reviews (39)

88%

Ambitious, Relevant, Resonant, Thought-Provoking

See it if You want to see the possibility of staging an epic classic. Great ensemble and acting and creative staging.

Don't see it if If you have a short attention span (long play), and if you looking for a light evening at the theater.

100%

Absorbing, Enchanting, Exquisite, Great Acting

See it if You want to see one of the most iconic works of Russian literature brought to life on stage. Not an easy feat!

Don't see it if You are claustrophobic. Theater is hot and quite stuffy.

94%

Absorbing, Ambitious, Clever, Edgy, Great Acting

See it if If you like to think while you watch.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy sinister.

100%

Clever, Enchanting, Entertaining, Intelligent, Relevant

See it if You love Dostoyevsky

Don't see it if You don't

71%

Absorbing, Ambitious, Clever, Confusing, Enchanting

See it if It is okay it's not the best but it is pretty good

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

100%

Great Acting, Masterful, Must See, Profound, Thought-Provoking

See it if you want to see amazing acting. Luisa Menzen, playing Dunya stood out especially and gave an extraordinary performance.

Don't see it if you don't like Russian literature.

84%

Clever, Great Acting, Great Writing, Intelligent, Profound

See it if You enjoyed the book. The show brings it to life

Don't see it if You are not fond of classic literature

100%

Great Acting, Great Singing, Great Staging, Great Writing, Profound

See it if You enjoy movement and music mixed in with a dark drama. The acting is bold and provocative at times. Very refreshing!

Don't see it if You don't have any familiarity with the Russian temperament.

Critic Reviews (2)

"The classic, chilling tale is adapted by Di Zhu...Despite the textual challenge, her smart adaptation brings out the natural drama of the source material...The scenes hit all major plot points while retaining its original comprehensiveness, humor, and heart....All the actors are admirable in their performances…Despite the audacity of the undertaking, Mr. Burago and Ms. Zhu’s 'Crime and Punishment' goes the distance, bringing a revitalized perspective to this classic tale."
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"A retelling of a tortured young academic that is deeply inventive–sometimes to a fault–and that manages to hit all of the major notes of Dostoevsky’s work...In the first third of the play, Zhu and Burago do a fantastic job capturing the bawdy, rowdy characters and crackling dialogue of Dostoevsky’s writing...Zhu and Burago never lose sight of the animating force of Dostoevsky’s novel...Zhu and Burago’s adaptation ends with a major misfire–a rock song that feels needless and even tacky."
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