Song of Joy NYC Reviews and Tickets

81%

(25 Ratings)

Positive

84%

Mixed

16%

Negative

Members say

Entertaining, Absorbing, Delightful, Great acting, Relevant

About the Show

Carol Mazhuvancheril's autobiographical solo show about his experience moving across countries.

Carol Mazhuvancheril's autobiographical play examines how constantly immigrating in youth shapes an individual’s family and their definition of “home.” Throughout the show, Carol performs as various characters from his family to share his experience navigating a life that is ever moving. From learning Carnatic music in a boarding school in India, to auditioning to be a ballerina in Texas, Carol seeks acceptance from those he loves while coming into his newfound “American” identity.

Written and Performed by Carol Mazhuvancheril, Directed by Nick J Browne.

Show-Score Member Reviews (25)

A cathartic love letter to oneself!, Intensely honest, Must see, A gem of a play

See it if You enjoy deeply personal autobiographical & therapeutic plays which celebrate our uniqueness & the sacrifices of the immigrant experience.

Don't see it if You prefer ensemble plays not strictly autobiographical. Read more

Entertaining, Great acting, Intelligent, Must see, Great writing

See it if You want to see off Broadway at its best.

Don't see it if You have any problem with homosexuality. You have a problem with one man shows. Read more

Entertaining, Delightful, Absorbing

See it if You want to watch an extremely talented young actor and enjoy a warm, funny and personal story about his life. I loved it! Highly recommend!

Don't see it if Stories about growing up as an immigrant or gay young person aren’t of interest.

Relevant, Intelligent, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever

See it if you want to learn of one person's perspective of being an immigrant in America.

Don't see it if you prefer big productions.

Clever, Resonant, Profound, Great writing, Great acting

See it if A charming performer tells his story w issues many young immigrants know only too well: acceptance from his family while trying 2 integrate*

Don't see it if Uninterested in solo perf or in immigrants' stories. Read more

Enchanting, Absorbing, Refreshing, Relevant, Great acting

See it if A moving autobiography of a man’s self-acceptance & love for himself & told with passion & truth.

Don't see it if If you prefer a musical then skip this one.

Quirky, Resonant, Great writing, Enchanting, Absorbing

See it if You like autobiographical solo shows that go into South Asian, immigrant, and LGBT issues

Don't see it if You need more intricate staging

Emotional, Great acting, Funny, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if You want to be charmed by this wonderful actor - he is adorable, funny, and talented, but also so genuine in his story.

Don't see it if The difficulty of family accepting a gay child will be hard for you to sit through. It is very emotional. Read more

Critic Reviews (2)

" 'Song of Joy' devolves into a garden-variety actor's biography. Mazhuvancheril has led an undoubtedly interesting life, but in its present form, 'Song of Joy' sounds too much like a ditty we've heard before."
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"...in many ways, 'Song of Joy' feels like the start of a 300-page memoir."
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