Crime and Punishment NYC Reviews and Tickets

89%

(39 Ratings)

Positive

97%

Mixed

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Members say

Absorbing, Great acting, Ambitious, Intelligent, 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)

Resonant, Thought-provoking, Intelligent

See it if You like strong ensemble casts with lovely set and costume design or casts of distinct characters.

Don't see it if You don't like weird contemporary songs mixed into classic theater or complex story lines

Ambitious, Absorbing, Great acting, Intelligent, Must see

See it if you wants to see a classic play with great acting.

Don't see it if you can't sit through the play in a theatre with no AC

Delightful, Entertaining, Funny, Great acting, Great staging

See it if You like unusual interpretation of classic Dostoevsky

Don't see it if prefer fully blown production (with the proper air conditioning )

Clever, Great writing, Intelligent, Profound, Great acting

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

Absorbing, Clever, Great acting, Intelligent, Resonant

See it if You like theatre this is something that you should go to see, a classic

Don't see it if You don't like mystery writing

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.

100

Great acting, Great writing, Great staging, Profound, Great singing

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.

100

Delightful, Enchanting, Absorbing, Masterful, Great staging

See it if You like ensemble based acting! A masterpiece constructed with so little! Bravo!

Don't see it if You only enjoy Broadway musicals or full blown productions.

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