Fatty Fatty No Friends NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (24)
See it if I loved the music, especially the dissonance among the bullies, friends and Fatty. Dark funny moments. Allegory for school shootings.
Don't see it if One interesting twisted idea wasn't enough substance. Stereotyped high school characters. Didn't say anything new about bullying. Read more
See it if You like small theatre and relevant topics.
Don't see it if Overall, it was good, but, I saw it as part of "FringeNYC", in a venue with horrible acoustics and no air (it was summer), so it was hard to Read more
See it if You love dark fables and stilt walking operatic monsters.
Don't see it if You expect light and fluffy, this is a dark show about school shootings.
See it if You like interesting costumes, dark themes, and talented young actors.
Don't see it if you expect something light or fluffy.
See it if You want to see daring new work with a stellar cast.
Don't see it if You hate unnerving music that makes you feel rather than be entertained.
See it if You want to hear the most cutting edge music in New York City today. Degre's work is lightyears ahead of anything else on Broadway.
Don't see it if You want a jukebox musical.
See it if You like dark music and great acting. This is a spooky clever show.
Don't see it if You don't like Mind The Arts' shows. This is an edgy company that does harsh takes on real life.
See it if you enjoy twists and turns and stories about underdogs.
Don't see it if you get creeped out easily.
Critic Reviews (7)
"The real discovery is Sofge, whose vulnerability makes Tommy’s journey authentic rather than just endearing...De Gré, lyricist Joseph Reese Anderson and book writer Serrana Gay have created a surprisingly touching piece that, whether it makes you cackle or sniffle, ought to have a future life. With childhood obesity on the rise, this serotonin-boosting musical ought to be performed in schools throughout the land."
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"The entire cast is extremely strong, and individual characters stand out with wonderful quirks of their own. The orchestrations are complex and beautiful, and the lyrics, though sometimes repetitive, drive the message home aptly…Overall, 'Fatty' is an operetta with tremendous heart, haunting melodies, engaging characters, gut-wrenching emotions, and valuable lessons, which should not be missed."
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"This one might be obvious, but the way it’s told makes it unique and exciting. And children should be able to see it, besides the gory and twisted ending, this is perfect for them…Jason Sofge’s performance as Tommy was breathtaking…The one thing I’m mad about with this show is its length! Yes, it is a perfect run time for a kid’s show, but for me as an adult I wanted to see more."
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"'Fatty Fatty No Friends' is a diabolically delicious musical morality tale of cruelty, revenge, consequences and redemption…In the role of Tommy, Sofge manages to both lightness and gravitas to his performance, and his soaring tenor singing voice turns childhood angst into operatic agony. The rest of the cast functions as a true ensemble making it impossible to favor one bully over another...Bullies are delicious. And so is 'Fatty Fatty No Friends.'"
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"An eerie, intricate musical score and polished production make this fantastical story feel shockingly real…Actor Jason Sofge's extraordinary voice brings the entire show to a new level...The actual story of the play does not quite live up to its extraordinary performance, but the cast do their best with a difficult, spooky and yet also comic idea."
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"The music and direction by Christian De Gre is impressively sombre, tightly blocked, and, at times, earnestly spirited and reflective. Supporting the teasingly memorable lyrics by Joseph Reese-Anderson, the songs feature complex melodic and counterpoint lines, featuring some impressive choral harmonizing and staccato wordplay by the incredibly able young ensemble…This is a show that looks deeply at the core of our society’s faults, and delivers important messages."
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"Once this fast-paced musical starts, it is like a tsunami of emotions constantly sweeping over you with unrelenting angst. We get caught in the storm, and have to ride it out. The show feels like one big gasp; you hold your breath and don’t let go until the show ends...Jason Sofge plays the broken Tommy excellently. His raw emotional connection to Tommy is captivating...He is a force to be reckoned with, not because of his size, but because of his immense talent."
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