Marc in Venice (Theatre at St John's) NYC Reviews and Tickets

78%

(21 Ratings)

Positive

81%

Mixed

19%

Negative

Members say

Ambitious, Intelligent, Entertaining, Absorbing, Clever

About the Show

Anything but a typical coming out story, this new play is set in three different centuries, where three different men share a name and a pursuit of the truth - and what it means in their lives.

From the show:

As part of its year long Stonewall 50 commemorating theatre series REBELS, ROWDIES AND REVOLUTIONARIES, Theatre at St. Johns is excited to present a National Coming Out Day special production that interweaves stories of love, faith, and self-discovery. MARC IN VENICE is a unique play that is anything but a typical coming out story. Set in three different centuries, three different men share a name and a pursuit of the truth - and what it means in their lives. Faith and fear, adventure and risk, love and courage come into play as a saint runs from his call, a great traveler strives to tell his story, and a young man finds himself, all in the romantic city of Venice.

Show-Score Member Reviews (21)

Relevant, Intelligent, Great acting, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You’re interested in relationships performed in a church which adds to the spiritual effects.

Don't see it if You’re looking for a simple play as 3 difficult stories are interwoven here and requires your attention.

Clever, Entertaining, Great acting, Funny, Delightful

See it if you want a wonderful evening of entertainment. The cast is great, there are many funny moments and the love story is sweet and powerful.

Don't see it if you're looking for a deep play to analyze. Read more

Great writing, Entertaining, Clever

See it if Fluidity of the piece is just outstanding, as characters from different times overlap without confusion while keeping the everyone in tact.

Don't see it if The actors keep up the pace with a few manage to shine on stage. I wish "Inheritance" on Broadway had the structure and execution of "Marc".

Entertaining, Thought-provoking, Absorbing

See it if You are interested in an interesting juxtaposition of characters from different historic eras that are also linked.

Don't see it if You are distracted by an untraditional stage space and religious and gay themes.

Romantic, Great acting, Great writing, Entertaining, Ambitious

See it if You like multiple storylines that intertwine, each good on its own but ultimately come together to make one point. Great costumes. Funny.

Don't see it if You can’t follow different stories set in different points in time all taking place at the same time. Very well done but pay attention. Read more

Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Absorbing, Uneven, Interesting structure

See it if you want to see a serious play that interweaves three parallel stories

Don't see it if you are not interested in gay themes, are offended by males kissing, or want a light evening of entertainment

Intelligent, Thought-provoking, Clever, Absorbing, Ambitious

See it if you like Venice, like a story encompassing 3 time periods from early Christians to Marco Polo to modern gays, enjoy a good story

Don't see it if you expect elaborate scenery, lighting & costumes, don't like gay subplots or religious characters, have no patience for pasted on beards

Quirky, Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Great writing, Clever

See it if you are interested in resonance taking place between different periods of history, you like coming out stories,

Don't see it if you like ordinary shows that progress in time, you want a comedy, you hate small theaters Read more

Trailer

Creative team

Mark Erson

Writer / Director