Johannes Dokchtor Faust, a Petrifying Puppet Comedye NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you are interested in puppets or in versions of the Faust(us) story.

Don't see it if you think puppets are for kids. Read more

See it if You like puppets and accordion music. Cleverly staged.

Don't see it if You need a clear, linear plot. This generally follows the Faust storyline, but regularly veers off to modern jokes and irrelevant scenes. Read more

See it if you have not seen traditional puppet theater with political commentary and live music.

Don't see it if you dislike slapstick, puns and other low forms of humor.

See it if interested in a humorous, Punch & Judy-like take on Dr. Faustus. Beautifully crafted antique marionettes, accordion music.

Don't see it if hoping for impressively life-like movement/emotion or...I don’t know...better acting from the puppets? There’s a fair bit of floating. Read more

See it if You don’t mind a slow moving and overly long production with some pretty funny moments

Don't see it if You can’t take a slow-moving production with long pauses between jokes

See it if you enjoy puppetry, the story of Dr. Faust, and tongue-in-cheek humor.

Don't see it if you do not think puppetry is an appropriate way to tell classic stories, you might get a little confused if you don't know the story well.

See it if you love marionettes.

Don't see it if comfortable seats matter to you. Read more

See it if love puppets and would enjoy a no frills production in a basement venue.

Don't see it if you find puppets creepy or are bothered by needless current political references voiced throughout the show that don't belong in the story.