Orson's Shadow
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Orson's Shadow
92

Orson's Shadow NYC Reviews and Tickets

92%
(9 Ratings)
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100%
Mixed
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Members say
Great acting, Absorbing, Great writing, Entertaining, Clever

About the Show

Turbulent theater dynamics explore ambition's cost and stage-screen tensions.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (9)

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115 Reviews | 48 Followers
100
Masterful

See it if remarkable writing, directed by the author, interpreted by an accomplished cast, appeals.

Don't see it if deeply funny, beautifully observed, smartly presented sui generis comic-drama on a spacious black box bare stage ain't your thing. Read more

566 Reviews | 273 Followers
95
Must see, Great staging, Great writing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if Mr.Pendelton's sharp writing, combined with engaging performances, contributed to the play's reception from the entire audience. More*

Don't see it if It's sold out. However, it's worth calling the venue to add your name to the waiting list. Read more

92 Reviews | 22 Followers
95
Resonant, Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging, Great writing

See it if you love theatrical history, you like to see the human side of legendary figures, you are fans of Olivier, Welles, Leigh and Plowright.

Don't see it if you think you need to spend a fortune to see great theater, you don't like behind the scenes looks at the theatrical process. Read more

394 Reviews | 141 Followers
94
Masterful, Great writing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if you want to see a fascinating portrayal of theater life back in the '60s in London with some charismatic theater stars. So entertaining.

Don't see it if you have no interest in Welles, Olivier, et. al. Not sure how accurate, but it doesn't matter. Sorry it closed. Hope for a future life. Read more

1168 Reviews | 342 Followers
94
Must see, Entertaining, Masterful, Great acting, Great writing

See it if you like strong writing where characters have meaningful dialogue in a well-directed play about real-life personalities. Good sound & lights

Don't see it if you want a grand set and costumes - this is more black box where you concentrate on the characters.

142 Reviews | 37 Followers
90
Great writing, Intelligent, Great acting, Funny, Entertaining

See it if you love digging into the lives of Orson Welles, Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright and Vivian Leigh.

Don't see it if you don't have the patience to sit for two hours (with an intermission) in a fairly dialogue-heavy play.

142 Reviews | 38 Followers
75
Clever, Ambitious, Quirky, Intelligent, Great acting

See it if The sadness behind 20th century cultural icons - well played and cleverly written.

Don't see it if Not a fan of Hollywood trivia and actor shoptalk. the play meanders. Read more

21 Reviews | 1 Follower
94
Great acting, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing

See it if you like well written and acted plays with great dialogue, comedy and drama, at once telling a personal story, while also about theater

Don't see it if you only like huge productions and sets or musicals

Critic Reviews (1)

TheaterScene.net
March 29th, 2024

"Listening to these giants kvetch and spew is fascinating and strangely satisfying."
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