The Dork Knight
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The Dork Knight
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The Dork Knight NYC Reviews and Tickets

87%
(96 Ratings)
Positive
95%
Mixed
5%
Negative
0%
Members say
Funny, Entertaining, Clever, Great acting, Absorbing

About the Show

Primary Stages presents Jason O’Connell’s solo show tracing the ups and downs of his life through the prism of his love/hate relationship with the 'Batman' movies.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (96)

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54 Reviews | 21 Followers
90
Absorbing, Clever, Great acting, Funny, Profound

See it if you want a well written, well performed and FUN, EXCITING narrative.

Don't see it if you don't like one person shows Read more

267 Reviews | 52 Followers
90
Great acting, Funny, Relatable, Introspective, Absorbing

See it if If you enjoy terrific one-man shows and the best Jack Nicholson & Michael Keaton impersonations I've ever seen, or if you're a Batman fan.

Don't see it if Introspective solo shows don't interest you.

67 Reviews | 33 Followers
87
Absorbing, Clever, Funny, Entertaining, Thought-provoking

See it if you love the Batman films, enjoy humorous impersonations, 1-person shows examining their life thru the filter of his love for a character.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy 1-person shows or haven't seen at least one of the Batman films.

148 Reviews | 13 Followers
86
Great acting, Funny

See it if Inventive self-discovery monologue from a great "chameleon" actor

Don't see it if don't like monologues; unfamiliar with the Batman universe

183 Reviews | 44 Followers
86
Entertaining, Funny, Great acting, Hilarious, Quirky

See it if you enjoy poignant one-man shows about life and are deeply familiar with the Batman movies from 1989-present.

Don't see it if you've never seen a Batman movie and don't like one-man shows.

181 Reviews | 39 Followers
85
One man show, Clever, Funny, Personal, Refreshing

See it if He gives an honest (and brave) exploration of his life successfully tying in Batman movies (esp) and comics. Hopeful and optimistic. Funny~

Don't see it if U'd find it indulgent & a stretch to empathize with a guy who earnestly sees parallels from his life to that of Batman's.Dislike 1 man shows

283 Reviews | 77 Followers
83
Entertaining, Absorbing, Great acting, Refreshing, Great writing

See it if you are a fan of the batman movies. The impressions are great.

Don't see it if you have not followed the batman movies. Most references are to them, and you need to really know them to appreciate this.

245 Reviews | 37 Followers
82
Relevant, Funny, Delightful, Clever

See it if You want to see a man relate his life to ups and downs of Batman franchise. The impressions were funny and story was touching

Don't see it if You dislike solo shows

Critic Reviews (10)

W
January 18th, 2017
For a previous production

"O’Connell is a good storyteller and an adroit writer...With candor, sweetly self-denigrating humor, and cultural perception, O’Connell is telling us the story of one boy’s growth and coping mechanisms…My single caveat is O’Connell’s schizophrenic, multi-impersonation denouement...It’s nigh impossible to get that many distinct portrayals right with rapidity, an onslaught, and unnecessary to the show...Director Tony Speciale has done a seamless job. Gestures work. Pacing is pitch-perfect."
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Theater In The Now
January 18th, 2017
For a previous production

"’The Dork Knight’ pays homage to the DC comic character while showcasing O’Connell's intimate storytelling skills and his prowess for impeccable characterizations…Between his strong writing style and his hypnotizing charisma, O’Connell found a way to stage his greatest assets. O’Connell’s impressions are comedy gold…'The Dork Knight' is one of those rare solo plays that has the power to engage an audience from start to finish."
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