The Artificial Jungle
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The Artificial Jungle NYC Reviews and Tickets

74%
(113 Ratings)
Positive
74%
Mixed
19%
Negative
7%
Members say
Funny, Entertaining, Quirky, Clever, Delightful

About the Show

Theater Breaking Through Barriers revives Charles Ludlam's comic noir, which pulls from works as diverse as 'Double Indemnity' and 'Therese Raquin' in its tale of love, murder, and piranha fish!

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Show-Score Member Reviews (113)

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52 Reviews | 12 Followers
During previews
92
Exponentially sublime farce, blacker than noir

See it if you suffer headline news nausea and are willing to go where ridiculousness reigns with a surprisingly canny eye for human nature.

Don't see it if you need lots of words and literal metaphors; this could be silent film noir, true theater of the absurd. Adorable w/ a terrific set

JR
140 Reviews | 27 Followers
During previews
92
Entertaining, Funny, Fluffy

See it if you like mindless, stupid schlock comedy, B-movies or film noir spoofs.

Don't see it if you take things too seriously. This is not Chekhov. This is more Carol Burnett than South Park..

209 Reviews | 38 Followers
During previews
90
Entertaining, Funny, Hilarious, Great staging, Hysterical homage/send-up of old film noir chestnut. the pirahna fish steal the show!

See it if You're a fan of the late great Charles Ludlum's Ridiculous Theatrical Company. Fresh, funny and nutty as ever.

Don't see it if Your funny bone is missing or doesn't connect to the ridiculous style.

51 Reviews | 12 Followers
During previews
89
Entertaining, Funny, Fluffy

See it if you love a throwback to the days of campy "ridiculous" shows, enjoy watching actors have fun, and want to have a fun night at the theatre.

Don't see it if you have no sense of humor, are expecting a drama, or don't want to laugh.

110 Reviews | 27 Followers
During previews
88
Clever, Delightful, Entertaining, Quirky, Refreshing

See it if You like absurdist comedies

Don't see it if like standard boring comedies

268 Reviews | 36 Followers
During previews
88
Clever, Delightful, Entertaining, Funny, Refreshing

See it if You enjoy light, exaggerated acting and a humorous murder plot.

Don't see it if you want a hilarious comedy or a show with serious murder plot. Read more

67 Reviews | 33 Followers
During previews
87
Campy, Delightful, Funny, Great acting

See it if You want to see a very funny show with terrific acting.

Don't see it if You don’t like campiness. Read more

393 Reviews | 101 Followers
During previews
85
Funny, Entertaining, Great ensemble, Edgy, Great time

See it if You're up for a very fun, wholeheartedly committed ensemble wittily squeezing every last laugh out of this over-the-top, camp noir classic.

Don't see it if You're not a fan of camp, high or low, really need or expect someone in drag to complete your Ludlam experience, or dislike farce. Read more

Critic Reviews (15)