The Beauty Queen of Leenane NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (104)
See it if You enjoy pitch-black comedy, enjoy McDonagh's work (this is one of his best) or enjoy being unsettled
Don't see it if You're not fond of being made uncomfortable or can't stomach moments of stage violence. Read more
See it if If you are a fan of Martin McDonagh and want to see a well acted performance of his first play. If you like a dark comedy with twists.
Don't see it if You don't like dark violent themes in a comedy/drama. You have problems understanding Irish accents. You don't like McDonagh's other plays Read more
See it if you want to see a well written play performed by masterful actors. I am a fan of Martin McDonagh.
Don't see it if you don't like dark plays. Accents are a bit difficult to understand at the beginning.
See it if you want to see a beautifully acted revival of McDonagh's best play. Marie Mullen was superb in the original, and is even better in this.
Don't see it if you don't enjoy black humor, or plays in which you sometimes have to struggle to understand the accents.
See it if You like having to hold your breath from suspense.
Don't see it if You have a hard time with Irish accents.
See it if You like dark comedies. If you saw the original production it's a great revisit as Maureen Mullen now plays the mother.
Don't see it if You have a problem with understanding certain Irish dialects or you can't climb the mountainous steps at BAM if you're in the balcony.
See it if You like quirky humor and Irish accent. You like family dramas. The actings (esp. two females) are magnificent!
Don't see it if You enjoy funny plays. You don't want to see death in the play. This one is a little bit too depressing for me.
See it if see it for Martin McDonagh's great writing brilliantly serviced by an incredible cast of four. A slow burn of a play, but gripping.
Don't see it if if you aren't able to really sit with characters for the evening. It's a slow play, but your patience is rewarded.
Critic Reviews (34)
"It revels in visceral shocks and baroque comedy, yes, and one or two stereotypes pass by without scrutiny, but the play has a torment in it, too, that flares up in disarming moments, ambushing the spectator....Ultimately, however, the play’s success rests on its perfectly crafted plot and its deranged blending of pathos with piss-take. 'Beauty Queen,' and Druid’s masterly new production makes you laugh until you’re sore. But it leaves you hurting just the same."
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"This is McDonagh’s first play and possibly his most powerful...Mullen is a stalwart of the company and appears in much of their work. She is very impressive as the controlling mother, and knows exactly which strings to pull...Those familiar with McDonagh’s oeuvre will know what to expect and it is a dark comedy similar to much of his work...This impressive production has lost none of its impact and will introduce the work to a new generation."
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