Darling Grenadine
Closed 2h 15m
Darling Grenadine
76

Darling Grenadine NYC Reviews and Tickets

76%
(56 Ratings)
Positive
78%
Mixed
18%
Negative
4%
Members say
Great singing, Entertaining, Romantic, Great staging, Cliched

About the Show

In this new musical, charismatic songwriter Harry falls for clever chorus girl Louise, and all of Manhattan glitters with the blush of new love. But what happens when the sparkling fantasy begins to dissolve?

Read more Show less

Show-Score Member Reviews (56)

Sort by:
  • Default
  • Standing in our community
  • Highest first
  • Lowest first
  • Newest first
  • Oldest first
  • Only positive
  • Only negative
  • Only mixed
95 Reviews | 47 Followers
100
Resonant, Great staging, Absorbing, Deep, Touching

See it if you like intimate shows, with sweet music, complex relationships & love of NYC. Loved the depth, harmonies & cast.

Don't see it if you don't want to see people fall in love & then hit hard times. Read more

98 Reviews | 18 Followers
95
Romantic, Thought-provoking, Intense, Great acting, Clever

See it if You’re interested in excellent ensemble work with believable characters portrayed very naturally, whose stories you like to feel invested in

Don't see it if Alcoholism triggers you or you do not care for sentimental plots or can’t imagine things that you can’t see Read more

576 Reviews | 88 Followers
93
Great writing, Thought-provoking, Great staging, Delightful, Clever

See it if you like musicals that have a real story to tell, aren't all flash & hoopla.This is a gem.Less is more.Cast is uniformly excellent.

Don't see it if you want yet another revival of Showboat.This quiet musical is a love letter to NY, to honesty in relationships, to love itself.

239 Reviews | 198 Followers
92
Intense, Romantic, Great singing, Great acting, Delightful

See it if you want to hear an absolutely gorgeous score accompanied by an intense/romantic/tragic story. The cast is superb and the venue is intimate.

Don't see it if you do not like being in such an intimate space with the actors. If alcoholism is a trigger for you, it is at the center of the plot.

57 Reviews | 12 Followers
90
Must see, Entertaining, Great staging, Great singing, Great acting

See it if you like original works in an intimate setting, clever staging, strong talent and a poignant story

Don't see it if you want a full blown broadway type production

80 Reviews | 9 Followers
88
Intelligent, Refreshing, Great staging, Great singing

See it if You like intimate, original musicals. It is a refreshing escape from the over bloated musicals on Broadway.

Don't see it if You like juke box musicals and shows with more flash and less drama. Read more

77 Reviews | 18 Followers
85
Delightful

See it if you want a well sung captivating show

Don't see it if youre tired of the story about the drunk who fucks up over and over

380 Reviews | 138 Followers
85
Great staging, Poignant, Interesting story, Great singing, Clever

See it if you're up to see a new work with some good songs and interesting characters. Clever staging and projections. Small cast does great job.

Don't see it if you want big -- large cast, orchestra, scenery. This is an intimate piece in a very small (black box) theater and the audience was involved. Read more

Critic Reviews (7)

The New York Times
February 11th, 2020

"A Retro Cocktail With Little Kick: Roundabout Underground presents a flawed but tuneful musical about a young Manhattan couple challenged by addiction."
Read more

New York Magazine / Vulture
February 15th, 2020

"Why We Gather: Three Shows As Three Meetings"
Read more

The Hollywood Reporter
February 10th, 2020

"A songwriter and a Broadway chorus performer struggle with relationship issues in Daniel Zaitchik's romantic musical receiving its New York premiere."
Read more

Theatermania
February 10th, 2020

"'Darling Grenadine' Is Deadly Saccharine It's the cutest little musical about alcoholism you ever will see."
Read more

New York Stage Review
February 10th, 2020

4/5 Stars. "Newcomer Daniel Zaitchik writes honest-to-goodness songs, with melody, humor, and musical comedy know-how."
Read more

CurtainUp
February 12th, 2020

"highly enjoyable, sensible and affecting new musical"
Read more

Off Off Online
February 11th, 2020

"Director Michael Berresse has staged it in the round, and Matt Moisey's orchestrations (piano, bass, guitar) let the lyrics come through clearly. The music is tuneful and outstandingly performed."
Read more