Liberty: A Monumental New Musical NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (87)
See it if you get super cheap seats and have nothing better to do but be prepared to freeze in the theatre space.
Don't see it if you are looking for another "Hamilton."
See it if you want a very watered-down treatment of immigration policy.
Don't see it if you have an understanding of immigration policy (what it is currently and how it has evolved).
See it if you want family-friendly theater. This is a very sentimental & simplistic show at the expense of being smart, clever, or interesting.
Don't see it if you hate uneven productions. It focuses too much on cloying monologues. It’s one-dimensional with no stakes. I lost interest very quickly.
See it if You like musical and good acting
Don't see it if If you dont like historical narrative
See it if You like musicals it is a cleverly written piece of American history. Good singing. Good cast There is 1 80munute act no intermission.
Don't see it if You dont like musicals. Or if you Want a big extravagant set. It's a sweet story about the Statue of Liberty
See it if You love musicals and history. My daughter is eleven and enjoyed it. Abigail Shapiro was excellent.
Don't see it if If you do not like history and musicals.
See it if You are a history buff. Or if you enjoy the history of Ellis island and how our ancestors got jere
Don't see it if You want a major musical production w a large cast and well known actors.
See it if You like new works....works based on history...intimate spaces...small casts...period pieces
Don't see it if you don't like intermission-less shows, experimental works, works-in-progress, American history, non-traditional venues
Critic Reviews (21)
“Doesn’t quite reach the top in terms of dramatic artistry and compelling storytelling...The music is a mix of pop styles and classic musical theatre styles. Overall the score feels disconnected due to the constant back and forth of these two musicals styles and the lack of cohesion and through-line…‘Liberty’ at present is a 'good musical', but it’s not great, that will take more time, and brilliance will take even longer.”
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"A modest but magnificent new musical that tells the real story of the average American immigrant. The 80-minute, family-friendly show recounts how the Statue of Liberty came to the United States and became the iconic symbol we all love...There are many funny moments in Liberty. But at other times, 'Liberty' can be extremely moving...'Liberty' is more than a breath of fresh air. It is the voice out of the whirlwind."
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"While it opens to the tone of a light-hearted musical comedy, the piece builds unexpectedly to intensely moving heights...'Liberty' incorporates the narratives of many New York immigrants into the tale...The more emotionally affecting staging moments come at the open and close of the piece...Though it may need more content to lengthen the piece to the Broadway standard, 'Liberty' is a surprisingly effective piece of theatre...and has the potential to go on for far longer."
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"A winning Off-Broadway musical…Aimed at young adults, but with appeal for New Yorkers of any age...The heroine of the title is a living, breathing and singing embodiment of the famous statue...The charismatic actress, 14 years old, has the vocal control of a seasoned pro and a quiet stage presence that belies her years…The show is a welcome jumping-off point for a discussion about the ingredients that make America the multicultural bouillabaisse it is today."
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"A touching, tuneful tale about the most famous immigrant to grace New York Harbor: Lady Liberty herself…Her story may be fantasy, but it conveys a deep and heartfelt truth…The statuesque Ms. Liberty is brought to life by a petite teenager with a full-sized talent, a young immigrant played by the sweetly vulnerable Abigail Shapiro…The creative team and terrific cast truly do a monumental job!"
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